Abbasid, time Al-Rashid, AR Dirhem, Madinat al-Salam (Baghdad) Mint, AH 190 = AD 806

Islamic, Abbasid, time Al-Rashid, AH 170-193 / AD 786-809, AR Dirhem (Silver, 21 mm, 2.93 g), Madinat al-Salam (Baghdad) Mint, AH 190 = AD 806 - Toned

Arabic Title : إسلامي، الخلافة العباسية، الرشيد، درهم فضة، ضرب في مدينة السلام (بغداد)، سنة ١٩٠ هـ

Era/Ruler: Abbasid, time Al-Rashid

Mint/Date: Madinat al-Salam (Baghdad) Mint, AH 190 = AD 806

Denom : AR Dirham

Wt/Dia : 2.90 g / 21 mm

Obv: Kalima in three lines across field; date formula around

Rev: Continuation of kalima in three lines across field; Qur'an IX, 33 in outer margin

Ref: Album 219.2

Rarity: Common, EF

Note: This AR Dirhem was minted in Madinat al-Salam (Baghdad) during the reign of Al-Rashid. Al-Rashid's era is known for its cultural and economic prosperity, with Baghdad serving as a vibrant center of trade, scholarship, and artistic achievement. The Abbasid Caliphate under Al-Rashid's rule experienced advancements in various fields, contributing to the golden age of Islamic civilization. This coin provides a tangible connection to this illustrious period in history, reflecting the enduring legacy of Al-Rashid's reign and the significance of Madinat al-Salam as a minting center.