Abbasid, time of al-Mamun (AH 196-218 / AD 812-833), with his heir al-Rida, AR Dirham. Samarqand, AH 203 = AD 818. First part of kalima in three lines across field; mint and date formula in innner margin; Qur'an XXX, 3-4 in outer margin / Continuation of kalima with the name of the heir "Ali b. Musa al-Rida", also citing "Dhu'l-Riyasatayn". Album 224; Lowick 2680ff. 2.83g, 26mm, 8h.
Very Fine. Rare.
From the collection of a Student.