10th Century Samanid Coin
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Title
10th Century Samanid Coin
Description
This Islamic coin was minted just as the Samanids conquered al-Muhammadiya (in modern Iran). The central inscription names the propher Muhammad as well as the Samanid rule Nuḥ bin Nasr. The inner circular margin lists the date and location of the coin's minting, and the outer has verses 4-5:30 of the Qur'an.
Source
The Metropolitan Museum of Art http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/457627?sortBy=Relevance&ft=coin&offset=0&rpp=20&pos=1
Date
944 C.E.
Rights
Rogers Fund, 1939
Identifier
39.40.127.557
Files
Citation
“10th Century Samanid Coin,” CB 51 Omeka, accessed March 9, 2026, https://cb51-16.omeka.fas.harvard.edu/items/show/269.