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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Fals - Muhammad b. Husayn b. Matt Parab
385 (995) year| Copper | 3.48 g | - |
| Issuer | Mattid dynasty (Samanid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Muhammad II ibn al-Husayn ibn Matt (circa 995-996) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 385 (995) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (819-999) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#382423 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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This is the first known coin from the Mattids in Parab; all other coins are minted in Isbijab.Interesting fact
The Muhammad b. Husayn b. Matt (Parab) 385 (995) coin from the Mattid dynasty (Samanid dynasty) is interesting because it was made during a time of significant cultural and economic exchange between the Islamic world and other regions, including China and India. This coin, made of copper and weighing 3.48g, features Arabic script and imagery that reflects the blending of Islamic and local artistic traditions. It is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region and the importance of trade and cultural exchange in shaping the history of the Islamic world.