Watch List notes:

CRUSADERS. Christian Arabic Dirhams. Half Dirham (Silver, 16 mm, 1.33 g, 9 h), without mint and date. 'Al-ab' ('The Father'); below, 'wa'l-ibn' ('The Son') within double square; in outer margin, 'lahu al-majd / ila abad / al-abadin / amin' ('His is the glory, forever and ever, amen'; all in Arabic). Rev. Small cross and inscription in two lines 'Wa'l-ruh / al-qudus' ('and the Holy Spirit') within double square; in outer margin, 'lahu al-majd / ila abad / al-abadin / amin' ('His is the glory, forever and ever, amen'; all in Arabic). Bates & Metcalf, -. Malloy 18. Metcalf, Crusades, -. Wäckerlin -. Extremely rare and in exceptional condition for the isuse. Minor traces of overstriking on the reverse, otherwise, good extremely fine.


From the Tabib Collection, formed over the past 40 years.