Abbasid, temp. Al-Ma’mun, AR Dirham, Madinat al-Salam (Baghdad), Dated AH 198 = 813/4 AD – RRR

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Abbasid Caliphate. temp. Al-Ma’mun, AH 193-218 / AD 809-833. AR Dirham (Silver, 24 mm, 2.95 g), citing Dhu’l Riyasatayn al-Fadl, Madinat al-Salam, Year AH 198 = AD 813/4 – Sharply struck and nicely toned
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Era/Ruler: Abbasid Caliphate, Temp. Al-Ma’mun citing Dhu’l Riyasatayn al-Fadl Mint/Date: Madinat al-Salam (Baghdad), AH 198 = AD 813/4
DenomĀ  Ā  Ā : AR Dirham Wt/DiaĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā  : 2.95 g / 24 mm
Obv: First part of kalima in three lines across field; mint and date formula in inner margin
Rev: Continuation of Kalima, citing the Abbasid caliph al-Muqtadir billah, “li-llah” above
Ref:Ā  SICA III, 1734 Rarity/Choice: Rare, EF
Note: Minted during the reign of Al-Ma’mun within the ‘Abbasid Caliphate (AH 193-218 / AD 809-833), this Dirham offers a glimpse into a vibrant period of Islamic history. Al-Ma’mun’s reign was characterized by significant advancements in science, culture, and philosophy, including the establishment of the famous House of Wisdom in Baghdad. Madinat al-Salam, where this Dirham was minted in AH 198 (AD 813/4), was the capital city of the ‘Abbasid Caliphate and a center of learning and trade in the Islamic world. The inscription citing Dhu’l Riyasatayn al-Fadl, the vizier of Al-Ma’mun, reflects the administrative structure of the time. This coin serves as a tangible link to a pivotal era in Islamic civilization, showcasing the intellectual and cultural richness of the Abbasid period.

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