
Ayyubids, temp. Al-Adil Abu Bahr I, AR Half Dirham, Damascus Mint, AH 591-608 = AD 1195-1212 - RRR
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Description
Ayyubids, Al-Adil Abu Bahr I, AR Half Dirham(silver,1.4g,12.6mm), Damascus Mint, AH 591-608 = AD 1195-1212
Arabic Title : إسلامي، الأيوبيون، العادل أبو بحر الأول، نصف درهم فضة، مصنع دمشق، هـ ٥٩١-٦٠٨
Era/Ruler: Ayyubids, time Al-Adil Abu Bahr I
Mint/Date : Damascus, AH 591-608 = AD 1195-1212
Denom : AR Dirham
Wt/Dia : 1.4 g / 12.6 mm
Obv: "Sayf, al-Malik al-'Adil, al-Din", in three lines within festooned sexfoil
Rev: "Allah, al-Imam al-Nasir, al-din", in three lines within festooned sexfoil
Ref: Balog, Ayyubids 310 var
Rarity/Choice: Rare, VF
Note: During the Ayyubid period under Al-Adil Abu Bakr I's rule, the AR Half Dirham minted in Damascus reflects the economic stability and cultural vibrancy of the era. The Damascus Mint was a significant center of commerce and administration, underscoring the city's importance within the Ayyubid Sultanate.