Samanid dynasty Dirham - Nasr II b. Ahmad, 914

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Samanid dynasty Samanid dynasty
Currency Dinar (819 – 999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination AR Dirham
Year 914
Ruler Nasr II (914–943)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.13
Diameter (mm) 27
Thickness (mm) 0.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

AR Dirham from Samanid dynasty. Issued in 914. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 3.13 g.

Obverse
Part of the Islamic confession of faith in the center, surrounded by Arabic writing in two rows. (No God except
Allah alone
no equal to him)
Reverse
Arabic text in the center, surrounded by Arabic text in one row.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (914)  al-Shash mint
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