Abbasid al-Haruniya Islamic coin (Armenia) Dirham
SKU: C.388.
Period: Islamic Period.
Date: Year 169 AH (785/786 AD).
Material: Silver.
Denomination: Dirham.
Mint: al-Haruniya (Armenia)
Condition: Very Fine.
Rarity: Very Rare.
Description
Description
Ancient Islamic coin silver dirham, struck at the al-Haruniya mint in Armenia during the reign of Al-Mahdi (Abu Abd Allah Muhammad, b. al-Mansur), the third Abbasid Caliph, who ruled from 775 to 785 AD. Dated to the year 169 AH.
Obverse Inscription:
- The central inscription reads “Muhammad Rasul Allah Salla Allah Alayhi Wa Sallam” (Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace).
- The margin typically includes the Islamic creed and the date of minting in AH.
Reverse Inscription:
- The names of the heir Harun and the governor Khuzayma b. Khazim.
Condition:
- State: Very fine.
- Rarity: This coin is classified as very rare.
References:
- Lowick 869 var; A 215.1
