Abbasid, temp. Al-Mansur, Madinat al salam (Baghdad), AR Dirham, AH 155 = AD 771/772 - RR

Abbasid, temp. Al-Mansur, AH 136-158 / AD 754-775, Madinat al salam (Baghdad), AR Dirham (silver,2.83,25mm), AH 155 = AD 771/772

Arabic Title : إسلامي، العباسيون، المنصور،ضرب في مدينة السلام (بغداد)، الدرهم فضة، ١٥٥ هـ

Era/Ruler: Abbasid, time Al-Mansur

Mint/Date: Madinat al salam (Baghdad), AH 155 = AD 771/772

Denom : AR Dirham

Wt/Dia : 2.83 g / 25 mm

Obv: First part of Kalima in three lines; mint and date formula around

Rev: Continuation of Kalima and tasliya in three lines. "Bakh Bakh" meaning "much admired" at the bottom of legend

Ref: SICA III 1584; Album 213

Rarity/Choice: Scarce, EF

Note: The Madinat al-Salam Mint, located in Baghdad, was renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and adherence to strict minting standards. Coins minted here were widely circulated throughout the Abbasid Caliphate and beyond, serving as a symbol of the empire's economic and political prowess. Collectors and historians prize coins from this period for their historical significance and aesthetic beauty, providing valuable insights into the political, economic, and cultural landscape of the Abbasid Caliphate under the rule of Al-Mansur.