Volga Bulgaria Dirham - Mika'il b. Ja'far, 306
Imitating Samanid prototypes - Samarqand mint
Information
Country
Volga Bulgaria
Volga Bulgaria
Currency
Dinar
(898 – 1240)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
AR Dirham
Year
306
Ruler
Mikaʾil ibn Jaʿfar
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.25
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
AR Dirham from Volga Bulgaria. Issued in 306. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 3.25 g.
- Obverse
- Samarqand, perhaps 306 AH, though actually struck somewhere in the middle of 4th century AH.
- Reverse
- Abbasid caliph al-Muqtadir billah and Bulgar amir Mika'il b. Ja'far
- Edge
- Rough
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 306 (919) | — | Samarqand mint |
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