Coin

Unknown Artist

dated A.H. 374/ 984 CE

Coin by Unknown Artist

Medium

Silver

Classification

Coins

Department

Islamic Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1939

Accession Number

39.40.127.49

Art Historical Context

This exquisite silver coin, minted in A.H. 374 (984 CE), offers a glimpse into the vibrant world of the 10th century. Struck during a period when the Abbasid Caliph and regional dynasties like the Buyids held sway, such dirhams served as everyday currency, facilitating trade across vast empires from the Mediterranean to Central Asia. The precise dating in Hijri script underscores the Islamic calendar's centrality to daily life and governance. Crafted in silver—a prized medium for its durability and portability—the coin exemplifies Islamic numismatic artistry. Typically featuring intricate Kuf...

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