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Dirham - Abdallah b. Mika'il Imitating Samanid prototypes - Bulghar mint
| Issuer | Volga Bulgaria |
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| Year | 959 |
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| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
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| Obverse description | Central field occupied by the Islamic profession of faith (Shahada) and Quranic inscription arranged in multiple horizontal lines within a linear inner circle. The Arabic legends read in the field: 'There is no god but God alone, He has no partner; Muhammad is the Messenger of God, whom He sent with guidance and the religion of truth to make it prevail over all religions, even if the polytheists detest it.' A circular marginal legend in Arabic script surrounds the central inscription, separated by a beaded or cable inner border. The flan is irregular and slightly clipped, with a suspension hole pierced near the upper rim, indicating secondary use as a pendant or ornament. |
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| Reverse lettering | محمد رسول الله عبدالله بن ميكائيل بسم الله ضرب هذا الدرهم ببلغر سنة ثمان وأربعين وثلثمائة |
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| Mintage | 347 (959) - Bulghar mint |
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