کاتالوگ
| صادرکننده | Ghaznavid dynasty |
|---|---|
| سال | 999-1007 |
| نوع | Standard circulation coin |
| ارزش | Dirham (0.7) |
| واحد پول | Dinar (977-1186) |
| ترکیب | Silver |
| وزن | 10 g |
| قطر | 48 mm |
| ضخامت | 0.9 mm |
| شکل | Round (irregular) |
| تکنیک | Hammered |
| جهت | Variable alignment ↺ |
| حکاک(ها) | |
| در گردش تا | |
| مرجع(ها) | A#1608, Mitch WI#765-766 |
| توضیحات روی سکه | Governor`s name atop margin. Mint and year in margin (Bismillah). Kalima, Caliph`s name with sword below in centre. |
|---|---|
| خط روی سکه | |
| نوشتههای روی سکه |
بالکاتگین اندرابه سنه تسع و ثما و ثلة لا إله إلا الله وحده لاشريك له القادر بالله (Translation: Balkategin Andarabah year nine and eighty and three hundred There is no God but Allah alone Has no partner al-Qadir Billah) |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Kalima, Mahmud and his titles, enclosed in a circle centre. One marginal inscription. |
| خط پشت سکه | |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه |
محمد رسول الله يمين الدوله و امين المله محمود (Translation: Muhammad is the Messenger of God Yamin al-Dawlah wa Amin al-Millah Mahmud) |
| لبه | Smooth |
| ضرابخانه |
اندرابه Andarabah, Afghanistan |
| تیراژ ضرب |
389 (999) - Andarabah mint - ND (1000-1007) - 390-397H. Andarabah or Warwarliz mint - |
| شناسه Numisquare | 7025893940 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
Historical Context: This imposing Multiple Dirham was issued during Mahmud of Ghazni's pivotal reign (998-1030 CE), marking the Ghaznavid dynasty's zenith. Dated 999-1007, these coins reflect Mahmud's power consolidation and imperial wealth. A formidable leader and patron, he transformed Ghazni into a cultural and political hub. Its size and weight underscore its significance as a high-value medium or prestigious presentation piece, emblematic of his vast authority.
Artistry: Adhering to aniconic Islamic numismatic traditions, the design features predominantly Kufic calligraphy. The anonymous engraver represents the Ghaznavid stylistic school, characterized by elegant yet forceful script. The expansive 48mm flan allowed for generous religious epigraphy: the Kalima and Quranic verses on the obverse, complemented by Mahmud