Samanid, temp. Ahmad II, Silver Dirham, al-Shash Mint, AH 298 = 910/11 AD – RRR

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Samanid, Ahmad II, AH 295-301 / AD 907-914, Silver Dirham (silver, 2.3g, 28mm), Al-Shash Mint, Date: AH 298 = 910/11 AD – Somewhat crystallized but nicely toned
Arabic Title : Ų„Ų³Ł„Ų§Ł…ŁŠŲŒ Ų³Ų§Ł…Ų§Ł†ŁŠŲŒ Ų£Ų­Ł…ŲÆ Ų§Ł„Ų«Ų§Ł†ŁŠŲŒ ŲÆŲ±Ł‡Ł… ŁŲ¶Ų©ŲŒ Ų¶Ų±ŲØ ŁŁŠ Ų§Ł„Ų“Ų§Ų“ŲŒ Ų³Ł†Ų© Ł¢Ł©ŁØŁ‡Ł€
Era/Ruler: Samanid, time Ahmad II Mint/Date: al-Shash Mint, AH 298 = 910/911 AD
DenomĀ  Ā  Ā : AR Dirham Wt/DiaĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā  : 2.32 g / 28 mm
Obv: Kalima in three lines across field; mint and date formula around
Rev: Continuation of kalima in addition to citing the emir Ahmad II ibn Ismail and the Abbasid caliph al-Muqtadir billah
Ref: Album 1446 Rarity: Rare, VF
Note: This silver dirham, minted during the reign of Ahmad II in the Samanid era, originates from the al-Shash Mint and is dated to 298 AH. Despite minor crimping, this coin remains an important artifact of Islamic numismatics, providing insights into the economic and political activities of the Samanid dynasty. The Samanids, renowned for their cultural and intellectual patronage, played a significant role in the development of Islamic civilization in Central Asia. This coin serves as a tangible link to that rich history, showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship of Islamic coinage during the Samanid period.

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