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1 AE Dirham - Nasr b. al-Husayn

Issuer Qarakhanid Dynasty, Kasan Mint
Year 1169-1173
Type Standard circulation coin
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Obverse description Central field bearing a multi-line Arabic inscription in angular Kufic script, arranged within a decorated border. The legend references the ruler's name and titles, with dotted ornamental devices flanking the inscription on the left side. The flan is irregular and slightly convex, typical of hammered copper coinage of the Qarakhanid period, with the script showing characteristic bold strokes and geometric letterforms.
Obverse script Arabic
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Reverse script Arabic
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