Replica Viking Dirham Coins from the Isle of Skye - 10th Century Scotland, UK.
BRAND NEW SIZE TO REPRESENT THE ACTUAL ORIGINAL COINS.
A 10th-century hoard was found on the Isle of Skye that contained 19 silver Dirhams, coins from the Islamic emirates of central Asia. These were not exotic curiosities collected by a Viking traveller, but evidence of trade routes connecting Scotland across vast distances at the turn of the first millennium. They were minted by emirs of the Samanid dynasty in Samarkand and Al-Shash (Tashkent), both in modern-day Uzbekistan. As with all Dirhams, they bear verses from the Quran, as well as a date, mint statement and attribution. Similar coins have been found throughout Europe, including Wales, England, Germany & Sweden.
- Available in packs of 2, 5 and 10.
- Similar size to the original Viking coins.
- Diameter 20mm (0.75 inch).
- Made of silver and oxidised to give an antique looking finish.
- Coin weight around 3-4g (0.1oz) each.