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

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 : إسلامي، ساماني، أحمد الثاني، درهم فضة، ضرب في الشاش، سنة ٢٩٨هـ

Era/Ruler: Samanid, time Ahmad II

Mint/Date: al-Shash Mint, AH 298 = 910/911 AD

Denom : AR Dirham

Wt/Dia : 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.