Watch List notes:

ISLAMIC, al-Maghreb (North Africa). Idrisids. Idris II, AH 175-213 / AD 791-828. Dirham (Silver, 22 mm, 2.30 g, 11 h), Tudgha, AH 209 = AD 824/5. Below the first part of the Kalima in the inner field on the obverse, 'Ali' in Kufic. Rev. In inner field, 'Idris' (in Kufic); below the Kalima in the inner field, palm next to 'Ali' (in Kufic). Album 421. Struck from a worn reverse die and with a few light scratches, otherwise, very fine.


From a European collection, formed before 2005.