Dirham - Nasr II b. Ahmad (al-Shash) ND (914-943) front Dirham - Nasr II b. Ahmad (al-Shash) ND (914-943) back
Dirham - Nasr II b. Ahmad (al-Shash) ND (914-943) photo
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Dirham - Nasr II b. Ahmad al-Shash ND

 
Silver 1.28 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Samanid dynasty
Emir
Nasr II (914-943)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
914-943
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (819-999)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.28 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#143308
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Comment

With the name of the Caliph al-Muqtadir billah

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Nasr II b. Ahmad, who was the last ruler of the Samanid dynasty. Despite his efforts to maintain the empire's power, the Samanid dynasty eventually collapsed in 999 CE, and this coin serves as a reminder of the once-great empire's influence and legacy.