Abbasids, time of Al-Ma'mun AR Dirham. Al-Mahdiya mint, dated AH 204 = AD 819. First part of kalima in three lines across field, mint and date formula around; "al-Mashriq" (The East) in Kufic below / Continuation of kalima, citing heir Ali al-Rida and "Dhu'l Riyasatayn" (holder of the two ministries) al-Fadl, the vizier of the caliph al-Ma'mun in five lines across field; Qur'an IX, 33 around. Album 224; Lowick 1969; SICA III, - . 2.90g, 23mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine. Very Rare.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.