Abbasid, temp. Al-Mansur, AR Dirham, Kufa Mint, Dated AH 141 = AD 758/9 - Rare Date

Abbasid, Al-Mansur, AH 136-158 / AD 754-775, AR Dirham (Silver, 26 mm, 2.91 g), Kufa Mint, Year AH 141 = AD 758/9 - highly attractive coin, AU

Arabic Title : إسلامي، الخلافة العباسية، المنصور، درهم فضة، ضرب في الكوفة، سنة ١٤١ هـ

Era/Ruler: Abbasid, Al-Mansur

Mint/Date: Kufa, Year 141 AH = AD 758/9

Denom : AR Dirham

Wt/Dia : 2.91 gm / 26 mm

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

Rev: Continuation of kalima in three lines across field; 3 dots below: Qur'an IX, 33 in outer margin

Ref: Album 213

Rarity/Choice: Rara date, AU

Note: Immerse yourself in the bustling city of Kufa with this AR Dirham, struck during the reign of Al-Mansur, the second Abbasid Caliph. Kufa, known for its strategic importance and vibrant culture, served as a vital hub of administration and commerce during the early Abbasid era. This coin embodies the spirit of a flourishing Islamic civilization under Al-Mansur's rule, offering a tangible link to the Abbasid Empire's legacy of innovation and prosperity.