Abbasids, time of al-Ma'mun AR Dirham. Muhammadiya mint, dated AH 218 = AD 833. First part of kalima in three lines across field; mint and date formula in inner margin; Qur'an XXX, 3-4 in outer margin / Continuation of kalima in three lines; Qur'an IX, 33 around. Album 223.6; Lowick 1997. 2.79g, 26mm, 3h.
Very Fine; reverse struck with worn die, edge lightly chipped. Rare.
From the Professor Shir Mohammad Collection.