Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Dirham - Mansur I ibn Nuh Bukhara
| Silver | 3.22 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Samanid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Emir | Mansur I (961-976) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350-366 (961-977) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (819-999) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.22 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#427345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
Catalogue of Samanid Dirhams, Ivan A. Kolosov and Vadim A. Kalinin, 2022 (K&K)
Bu.352.1
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mansur I ibn Nuh, who was the founder of the Samanid dynasty and ruled from 961 to 977. The Samanid dynasty was a Persian dynasty that ruled from 961 to 999, and it was known for its cultural and scientific achievements, including the development of the Persian language and literature. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 3.22 grams, which was a standard weight for coins during that time period.
