Abbasid, temp. Al-Mansur, Basra Mint, AR Dirham, AH 147 = AD 763

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Description

Abbasid, temp. Al-Mansur, AD 136-158 / AD 754-775, Basra Mint, AR Dirham(silver,2.9g,24mm), AH 147 = AD 763 – lustrous and well struck on broad flan
Arabic Title : إسلامي، العباسيون، المنصور، ضرب في البصرة، درهم فضة، ١٤٧ هـ
Era/Ruler: Abbasid, time Al-Mansur Mint/Date : Basra, AH 147 = AD 763
Denom    : AR Dirham Wt/Dia      : 2.9 g / 24 mm
Obv: First part of Kalima in three lines; mint and date formula around
Rev: Continuation of Kalima and tasliya in three lines, Two annulets below field
Ref: Qatar 430 Rarity/Choice: Common, EF
Note: The Basra Mint, recognized for its superior craftsmanship and adherence to strict minting standards, was one of the principal mints of the Abbasid Caliphate. Coins minted here were widely circulated throughout the empire and beyond, serving as a symbol of Abbasid economic and political dominance. Collectors and historians treasure coins from this period for their historical significance and aesthetic beauty, providing valuable insights into the political, economic, and cultural landscape of the Abbasid Caliphate under the rule of Al-Mansur.