SAFFARID: Khalaf b. Ahmad, 2nd reign, 972-980, AV fractional dinar (1.15g), Sijistan, AH364, A-1417

Description

Saffarid: Khalaf b. Ahmad, 2nd Reign

Dynasty: Saffarid
Ruler: Khalaf b. Ahmad (2nd reign, 972-980)
Denomination: AV Fractional Dinar
Weight: 1.15 g
Date: AH 364 (972-980 AD)
Mint: Sijistan
Reference: A-1417
Condition: Lustrous Uncirculated

Obverse:

• Design: Centered inscription “al-Muti’ Lillah” (The Obedient to God) / “Khalaf bin Ahmad” / “‘Adl” (Justice). A letter “hard h” below the reverse field.

Reverse:

• Design: (Not specified in the details provided, typically features inscriptions relevant to the ruling authority and mint details.)

Historical Context: Khalaf b. Ahmad was a ruler of the Saffarid dynasty, known for their establishment in eastern Iran and parts of Afghanistan. His reign was marked by efforts to consolidate and maintain control over his territory. The fractional dinar issued during his second reign reflects the intricate design and calligraphy that characterized Saffarid coinage, which was crucial for trade and administrative purposes.

Significance: The lustrous Uncirculated condition of this fractional dinar, along with its historical and minting details, makes it a notable piece for collectors and historians interested in the Saffarid dynasty and medieval Islamic numismatics.

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