Dinar - Nasr II b. Ahmad Nishapur

€382,902.00
IssuerSamanid dynasty
Year302-928
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dinar
CurrencyDinar (819-999)
CompositionGold
Weight3.93 g
Dimensions24.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) A#1449
Obverse descriptionKalima in center, inscription in the circles around
Obverse scriptArabic
Obverse lettering
(Translation: 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 descriptionKalima in center and around, citing Caliph al-Muqtadir billah
Reverse scriptArabic
Reverse lettering
(Translation: 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)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (302-320)  - -
316 (928)  - -
Catalog ID7375387580
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