Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Fals - Nasr II
| Copper | 2.30 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Samanid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Emir | Nuh II (943-954) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330-344 (942-955) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (819-999) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.30 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#345057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Fals - Nasr II 330-344 (942-955) from Samanid dynasty made of Copper weighing 2.30 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and pre-Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the name of the ruler, Nasr II, in Arabic script, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the mythical creature, the Simurgh, which is a symbol of good fortune and prosperity in Persian mythology. This blending of cultures and religions reflects the diverse and tolerant nature of the Samanid dynasty, which ruled over a vast territory that included present-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia.
