ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AR dirham (1.67g), Ifriqiya, AH166, A-215.3, contemporary imitation, with somewhat coarse calligraphy and intriguing symbol below the reverse field, VF, RR. Imitative silver dirhams were struck by various North African groups during the political and religious turmoil from the AH160s to the 180s.
Estimate: 120-160 USD