Abbasid Caliphate,temp. Al-Muqtadir, AR Dirham, Shiraz Mint, AH 301 = AD 914/5

Abbasid Caliphate,temp. Al-Muqtadir, AH 295–320 / AD 908-932, AR Dirham ( silver, 2.75g, 27mm), Shiraz Mint, AH 301 = AD 914/5 - peripheral weakness otherwise VF

Arabic Title :إسلامية، الخلافة العباسية، فترة المقتدر، درهم فضة،ضرب في ميدة شيراز، ٣٠١ هـ

Era/Ruler: Abbasid Caliphate, time Al-Muqtadir

Mint/Date: Shiraz, AH 301 = AD 914/5

Denom : AR Dirham

Wt/Dia : 2.75 g / 27 mm

Obv: There is no deity but Allah, the One, there is no partner to Him. Abu l-Abbas, son of the Commander of the Believers; mint and date formula in outer margin

Rev: To Allah, Muhammad is the messenger of Allah, al-Muqtadir billah’ in Arabic

Ref: Album 246

Rarity/Choice: Common, Good VF

Note: This dirham hails from the Islamic Abbasid Caliphate during the reign of Al-Muqtadir. It exemplifies the economic and political stability of the Abbasid era. Shiraz, renowned for its cultural and economic significance, served as a prominent minting center during this period, contributing to the widespread circulation of Abbasid coinage. This dirham offers a tangible link to the prosperity and governance of the Abbasid Caliphate under the rule of Al-Muqtadir.