Coin

Art Historical Context

This exquisite silver coin, struck in A.H. 376 (986 CE), offers a tangible glimpse into the vibrant Islamic world of the late 10th century.ed during a period when the Abbasid Caliph was under Buyid influence, it exemplifies the dirham—a standard silver currency essential for trade across the expansive Islamic empire, from the Mediterranean to Central Asia. As part of the Metropolitan Museum Art's Islamic Art collection acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1939, it highlights the precision of ancient numismatic craftsmanship. Crafted using die-striking techniques, the coin features finely inscr...