Coin

Art Historical Context

This copper coin, minted between A.H. 366–387 (976–997), hails from the vibrant era of medieval Islamic rule, a time when dynasties like the Buyids and Samanids vied for influence across Persia and Central Asia. As a product of the Islamic Art tradition, it exemplifies the numismatic artistry that powered trade and governance in the Abbasid Caliphate's fragmented world. Acquired through the Rogers in 1939, it now resides in the Metropolitan Museum Art's Coins collection, offering a tangible glimpse into daily economic life. Crafted from durable copper—a common medium for smaller denominations...