Ayyubids, temp. Al-Adil Abu Bahr I, AR Half Dirham, Damascus Mint, AH 591-608 = AD 1195-1212 - RRR

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.