Dinar - Nuh b. Mansur - "Nuh II"
| Gold | 4.0 g | - |
| Issuer | Samanid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Emir | Nuh III (976-997) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 365-387 (976-997) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (819-999) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.0 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#74379 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar - Nuh b. Mansur - "Nuh II" 365-387 (976-997) from Samanid dynasty made of Gold weighing 4.0 g is that it features an intricate design, including an inscription in Arabic that reads "Al-Mansur bi-'llah" (meaning "Victorious by the grace of God") and an image of a crowned figure, believed to be Nuh II himself, on the obverse (front side). The reverse (back side) of the coin features a stylized representation of the Samanid emblem, a lion holding a sword and a shield. This coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact, highly sought after by collectors and historians interested in the history of the Samanid dynasty and Islamic numismatics.
