Ghaznavid dynasty Multiple Dirham - Mahmud, 389
Information
Country
Ghaznavid dynasty
Ghaznavid dynasty
Currency
Dinar
(977 – 1186)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Dirham
Year
389
Ruler
Mahmud
(998–1030)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
10
Diameter (mm)
48
Thickness (mm)
0.9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dirham from Ghaznavid dynasty. Issued in 389. Struck in Silver. Measures 48 mm and weighs 10 g.
- Obverse
- Governor's name atop margin. Mint and year in margin (Bismillah). Kalima, Caliph's name with sword below in centre. (Balkategin Andarabah year nine and eighty and three hundred There is no God but Allah alone Has no partner al-Qadir Billah)
- Reverse
- Kalima, Mahmud and his titles, enclosed in a circle centre. One marginal inscription. (Muhammad is the Messenger of God Yamin al-Dawlah wa Amin al-Millah Mahmud)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1000-1007) | — | 390-397H. Andarabah or Warwarliz mint | ||
| 389 (999) | — | Andarabah mint |
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