Abbasid Caliphate, temp. al-Mu'tamid, AR Dirham, Al-Ahwaz Mint, AH 256-279 / AD 870-892

Abbasid Caliphate, temp. al-Mu'tamid, AR Dirham(silver,2.51g,25mm), Al-Ahwaz Mint, AH 256-279 / AD 870-892 - area of weakness otherwise nicely struck and beautifully toned

Arabic Title : إسلامية، الخلافة العباسية، في عهد المعتمد، درهم فضي، ضرب في الأحواز، ٢٥٦-٢٧٩ هـ

Era/Ruler: Abbasid Caliphate, time al-Mu'tamid

Mint/Date : Al-Ahwaz, AH 256-279 / AD 870-892

Denom : AR Dirham

Wt/Dia : 2.51 g / 25 mm

Obv: Date illegible, citing the heir-apparent al-Muwaffaq and the vizier. Kalima in three lines across field; mint and date formula in outer margin

Rev: Continuation of Kalima and citing of the vizier in five lines across field; Qur'an IX, 33 in outer margin

Ref: Album 240.6

Rarity/Choice: Common, VF

Note: Al-Mu'tamid reign was characterized by both internal conflicts and external pressures from rival dynasties such as the Saffarids and the Samanids. Despite facing challenges, al-Mu'tamid was known for his patronage of arts and culture, particularly poetry, during the period known as the "Golden Age" of Abbasid literature. The Al-Ahwaz Mint, located in present-day Iran, was one of the principal mints of the Abbasid Caliphate. Coins minted there were widely circulated throughout the caliphate's territories.