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1 Dirham - Ahmad b. Yusuf al-Farwan
334 (946) year| Silver | 3.60 g | - |
| Issuer | Emirate of Farwan (Samanid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Ahmad ibn Yusuf (945-959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 334 (946) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (819-999) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.60 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#382419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
The Ahmad b. Yusuf (al-Farwan) 1 Dirham coin from the Emirate of Farwan (Samanid dynasty) is notable for its unique design, which features a stylized depiction of a lion on the obverse (front side) and a cursive inscription on the reverse (back side) that reads "Ahmad b. Yusuf al-Farwan" in Arabic. This design was a departure from the typical Islamic coinage designs of the time, which often featured Arabic inscriptions and Islamic symbols such as the crescent moon and star. The use of a lion on the coin may have been a nod to the Samanid dynasty's Persian roots, as the lion was a symbol of power and strength in ancient Persian culture.