1 Dirham - Ja'far ibn Ahmad Citing Samanid overlord Nuh II
311 (923) year| Silver | 3.36 g | - |
| Issuer | Emirate of Khuttal (Samanid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Ja'far ibn Ahmad (circa 922-925) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 311 (923) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.36 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#386882 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Comment
This type has been published on Zeno:
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Interesting fact
The Ja'far ibn Ahmad coin is notable for its unique design, which features a stylized depiction of a lion on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the inscription "Al-'Aziz bi-llah" (meaning "The Victorious by God's grace") in bold, cursive script. This design was a departure from the more conventional Islamic coinage designs of the time, which typically featured Arabic inscriptions and imagery related to Islamic symbols or motifs. The lion motif on the Ja'far ibn Ahmad coin may have been inspired by the Samanid dynasty's Persian roots and their association with the lion as a symbol of power and strength.
