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1 Fals - Asad b. Ahmad Akhsikath
270 (883) year| Copper | 2.51 g | - |
| Issuer | Samanids of Akhsikath (Samanid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Asad II ibn Ahmad (864-883) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 270 (883) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (819-999) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.51 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#382417 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made during the reign of Asad b. Ahmad (Akhsikath), who was a member of the Samanid dynasty, a Persian dynasty that ruled from 819 to 999 CE. The Samanids were known for their cultural and scientific achievements, and their coins often featured intricate designs and calligraphy. This particular coin, the 1 Fals, was made of copper and weighed 2.51 grams, which was a standard weight for coins of its denomination during that time period.