Abbasid Caliphate, temp. al-Ma’mun, AR Dirham, al-Muhammadiya Mint, AH 196 = AD 811/2 – RR

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Abbasid Caliphate, temp. al-Ma’mun, AH 196-218 / AD 812-833, AR Dirham(silver,2.96g,25mm), al-Muhammadiya Mint, AH 196 = AD 811/2
Arabic Title : إسلامي، الخلافة العباسية، في عهد المأمون، درهم فضة، ضرب في المحمدية، هـ ١٩٦
Era/Ruler: Abbasid Caliphate, time al-Ma’mun Mint/Date : al-Muhammadiya, AH 196 = AD 811/2
Denom    : AR Dirham Wt/Dia      : 2.96 g / 25 mm
Obv:  Kalima in three lines across field; mint and date formula around
Rev: Continuation of Kalima in three lines across field, citing ‘lillah’ above and ‘al-Fadl’ below
Ref: Album 223.4 Rarity/Choice: Scarce, EF (fully lustrous)
Note: The Muhammadiya City during the Abbasid period was built by Caliph al-Mu’tasim in the 9th century. It was established near Samarra, which is located in present-day Iraq, approximately 125 kilometers north of Baghdad. Samarra served as the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate during the reigns of al-Mu’tasim and his successors until the capital was moved back to Baghdad. Muhammadiya City was a significant administrative and military center during the Abbasid era, known for its innovative architecture and strategic importance.