© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Fals - Ahmad b. Muhammad
| Bronze | 2.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Saffarid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Emir | Ahmad ibn Muhammad (923-963) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 339-341 (923-963) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (861-1222) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#433564 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription within circle; mint formula surrounding.
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ahmad b. Muhammad, who was the founder of the Saffarid dynasty and ruled from 923 to 963 CE. The Saffarid dynasty was known for its military campaigns and cultural achievements, and this coin is a testament to the economic and monetary systems that were in place during that time. The fact that it is made of bronze and weighs 2.5 grams also speaks to the materials and technologies that were available for coin production during this period.