Crusader States, uncertain. Imitative AR Dirham. Akka (Acre) mint, dated 1251. Central Arabic legend around cross: 'One God, alone one Faith alone, one Baptism alone'; marginal Arabic legend: 'Struck in Acre in the year one thousand two hundred, one and fifty from the incarnation of the Messiah' / Central Arabic legend: 'The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, one godhead alone'; marginal Arabic legend: 'His is the glory for ever and ever, amen, amen'. Balog & Yvon 45a; Metcalf, Crusades 230-1. 2.69g, 22mm, 7h.
Good Very Fine.
Acquired from Classical Numismatic Group (since cleaned);
Ex Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection, purchased from Steve Album, October 1990.