Lot 488: ISLAMIC. Abbasid Caliphate. al-Ma’mun. AH 194-218 (AD 810-833). AR dirham. Madinat Isbahan mint. Dated AH 202. Rare date.

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 336)

Description

ISLAMIC. Abbasid Caliphate. al-Ma’mun. AH 194-218 (AD 810-833). AR dirham (2.94 gm; 25 mm). Madinat Isbahan mint. Dated AH 202, inscribed al-mashriq ("the east") below obverse field, and citing the vizier (al-Fadl b. Sahl) by his title Dhu'l-Ri'asatayn ("possessor of two commands") below reverse field, with two pellets below and a third pellet above the "dh" of the vizier's title. Album 223.4. Choice AU with luster. Rare date for this type.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 488
Listing #: 223239
Closed: Monday, April 8, 2019 6:42:20 PM CT
Estimate: $75

Sold Winning Bid: $50
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 488
Listing #: 223239
Closed: Monday, April 8, 2019 6:42:20 PM CT
Estimate: $75