Abbasid Caliphate, temp. Al-Mansur, Al-Basra, AR Dirham, AH 138 = AD 755/6

Abbasid Caliphate, temp. Al-Mansur, AH 136-158 / AD 754-775, Al-Basra, AR Dirham (silver,2.83g,24.9mm), AH 138 = AD 755/6 - lustrous

Arabic Title : إسلامية، الخلافة العباسية، المؤقت المنصور، ضرب في البصرة، درهم فضة، ١٣٨ هـ

Era/Ruler: Abbasid Caliphate, time Abu Jafar Al-Mansur

Mint/Date : Al-Basra, AH 138 = AD 755/6

Denom : AR Dirham

Wt/Dia : 2.83 g / 24.9 mm

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

Rev: Continuation of kalima in three lines; Qur'an IX, 33 around

Ref: SICA III, 533

Rarity/Choice: Common, Superb

Note: Under Al-Mansur's leadership, the Abbasid Caliphate witnessed significant expansion and consolidation, with Baghdad emerging as the capital and a center of learning, trade, and culture. The Al-Basra Mint, recognized for its exceptional quality and adherence to strict minting standards, produced coins that were widely circulated throughout the empire and beyond.