Abbasid Caliphate, temp. Al-Rashid, AR Dirham, Madinat al-Salam Mint, AH 179 = AD 795/6

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Islamic, Abbasid Caliphate, temp. Al-Rashid, AR Dirham(silver,2.77g,24.7mm), Madinat al-Salam Mint, AH 179 = AD 795/6 – Areas of weakness with some scratches and corrosion otherwise very fine
Arabic Title : إسلامي، الخلافة العباسية، عهد الراشد، درهم فضة، ضرب في مدينة السلام، ١٧٩ هـ
Era/Ruler: Abbasid Caliphate, temp. Al-Rashid Mint/Date : Madinat al-Salam, AH 179 = AD 795/6
Denom    : AR Dirham Wt/Dia      : 2.77 g / 24.7 mm
Obv: First part of kalima in three lines across field; mint and date formula around
Rev: Continuation of kalima ;  citing the heir apparent Muhammad al-Amin as ‘ibn Amir al-Mu’minin’ (‘son of the Commander of the Faithful’) in three lines and the vizier Ja’far ibn Yahya al-Barmaki below
Ref: Album 219.9 Rarity/Choice: Common, VF
Note:  The Abbasid Caliphate, known for its advancements in science, culture, and governance, reached its zenith under the rule of Caliph Al-Rashid. Coins like these were vital for trade and commerce, circulating widely throughout the vast Abbasid Empire. The Madinat al-Salam mint, situated in the capital city of Baghdad, was one of the most prolific mints of the Abbasid era, reflecting the economic and political importance of the region. Collectors value these coins for their historical significance, providing insights into the Abbasid Empire’s flourishing civilization during this period.

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