Multiple Dirham - Mahmud

発行体 Ghaznavid dynasty
年号 999-1007
種類 Standard circulation coin
額面 Dirham (0.7)
通貨 Dinar (977-1186)
材質 Silver
重量 10 g
直径 48 mm
厚さ 0.9 mm
形状 Round (irregular)
製造技法 Hammered
向き Variable alignment ↺
彫刻師
流通終了年
参考文献 A#1608, Mitch WI#765-766
表面の説明 Governor`s name atop margin. Mint and year in margin (Bismillah). Kalima, Caliph`s name with sword below in centre.
表面の文字体系
表面の銘文 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)
裏面の説明 Kalima, Mahmud and his titles, enclosed in a circle centre. One marginal inscription.
裏面の文字体系
裏面の銘文 محمد رسول الله يمين الدوله و امين المله محمود
(Translation: Muhammad is the Messenger of God Yamin al-Dawlah wa Amin al-Millah Mahmud)
Smooth
鋳造所 اندرابه
Andarabah, Afghanistan
鋳造数 389 (999) - Andarabah mint -
ND (1000-1007) - 390-397H. Andarabah or Warwarliz mint -
Numisquare ID 7025893940
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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

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