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Dirham - Nasr II b. Ahmad citing Ahmad b. Sahl Andaraba
| Silver | 2.5 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Samanid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Emir | Nasr II (914-943) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 303-308 (915-920) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (819-999) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#368018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
Ahmad b. Sahl was a rebel in Khorasan maintained formal recognition of Nasr II on all his coins. He was not of the Samanid lineage, and it has been suggested that he might have been a Banijuridhttps://www.zeno.ru/showgallery.php?cat=6957
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of silver and weighed 2.5 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin during that time period.
