Samanid dynasty Dinar - Nasr II b. Ahmad, 316

Nishapur

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Samanid dynasty Samanid dynasty
Currency Dinar (819 – 999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Dinar - Nasr II b. Ahmad
Year 316
Ruler Nasr II (914–943)
Composition Gold
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.93
Diameter (mm) 24.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

Dinar - Nasr II b. Ahmad from Samanid dynasty. Issued in 316. Struck in Gold. Measures 24.5 mm and weighs 3.93 g.

Obverse
Kalima in center, inscription in the circles around (Center: There is no deity but Allah, the One, there is no partner to Him
Inner margin: In the name of Allah. This dinar was struck in Nishapur in the year 316
Outer margin: To Allah belongs the command before and after, and on that day the believers will rejoice with the help of Allah)
Reverse
Kalima in center and around, citing Caliph al-Muqtadir billah (Center: To Allah. Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. al-Muqtadir billah. Nasr son of Ahmad
Circle: Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. He sent him with guidance and the religion of truth, so that He may make it overcome all religions, even though the unbelievers may dislike it)
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
316 (928) 
ND (302-320) 

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