Islamic Dirham? A.D. 961-1002 [solved]

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Bminc625
Joined: 1 Jul 2018
Posts: 73
Posted: 13 Mar 2019, 13:53 #
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Hello,
I recently purchased this Islamic silver coin. It was labeled "Islamic Silver Dirham A.D. 961-1002"

It seems extremely large for the Dirhem's that I have come across. Also, due to being heavily worn, it is difficult to read.

Silver (Tested)
12.1 grams
46.5 mm maximum diameter
Approximately 1 mm thick

Any information offered for a positive attribution or references to help with an attribution would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Dato Mikeladze
Joined: 25 Mar 2014
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Posted: 13 Mar 2019, 14:04 #
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of course its too heavy for dirhem, -Idont know what it is, looks like only word is " AQBAR" which is visible...

best
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PetrusAscanus
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Posted: 13 Mar 2019, 14:23 #
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perhaps better contrast can help?
Non est totum quod splendet ut aurum
Rijkdom bestaat niet uit het hebben van veel bezittingen, maar in het hebben van weinig behoeften
numisquare
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Posted: 13 Mar 2019, 16:30 #
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Samanid Dynasty
Badahsan mint
Nuh III b. Mansur I 365-387 / 976-997
AR multiple dirham
Word visible at top in the first photo is اقبال. This is considered the reverse side.
Numerous variations in the legends make it difficult to be more precise with this coin. The weights for examples in SNAT vary from 9.49 to 16.25g. There are contemporary imitations.
Bminc625
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Posts: 73
Posted: 13 Mar 2019, 20:41 #
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numisquare - Thank you very much! With your information I was able to find many that are similar.

Your help is very much appreciated.
Status changed to Solved (Bminc625, 13 Mar 2019, 20:41)
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