Multiple Dirham - Mahmud

发行方 Ghaznavid dynasty
年份 999-1007
类型 Standard circulation coin
面值 Dirham (0.7)
货币 Dinar (977-1186)
材质 Silver
重量 10 g
直径 48 mm
厚度 0.9 mm
形状 Round (irregular)
制作工艺 Hammered
方向 Variable alignment ↺
雕刻师
流通至
参考资料 A#1608, Mitch WI#765-766
正面描述 Governor`s name atop margin. Mint and year in margin (Bismillah). Kalima, Caliph`s name with sword below in centre.
正面文字
正面铭文 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)
背面描述 Kalima, Mahmud and his titles, enclosed in a circle centre. One marginal inscription.
背面文字
背面铭文 محمد رسول الله يمين الدوله و امين المله محمود
(Translation: Muhammad is the Messenger of God Yamin al-Dawlah wa Amin al-Millah Mahmud)
边缘 Smooth
铸币厂 اندرابه
Andarabah, Afghanistan
铸造量 389 (999) - Andarabah mint -
ND (1000-1007) - 390-397H. Andarabah or Warwarliz mint -
Numisquare 编号 7025893940
附加信息

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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