Abbasids, Temp. al-Mu'tamid, AR Dirham, Madinat al-Salam mint (Baghdad), AR Dirham, AH 268? = AD 881/2

Abbasids, al-Mu'tamid, AH 256-279 / AD 870-892, Madinat al-Salam mint, AR Dirham (silver, 2.87g, 25mm), AH 268? = AD 881/2 - area of worn spots otherwise VF

Arabic Title : إسلامية، العباسيون، المعتمد، درهم فضة، ضرب في مدينة السلام، ١٦٠ هـ

Era/Ruler: Abbasids, time al-Mu'tamid

Mint/Date : Madinat al-Salam (Baghdad), AH 268? = AD 881/2

Denom : AR Dirham

Wt/Dia : 2.87 g / 25 mm

Obv: Kalima in three lines across field, citing the heir-apparent "al-Mufawwid ala Allah" in two lines below; mint and date formula in outer margin

Rev: Continuation of Kalima in three lines, citing "al-Mu'tamid ala Allah" below; Qur'an IX, 33 in outer margin

Ref: Album 240

Rarity/Choice: Common, VF

Note: The city of Madinat al-Salam, known as Baghdad, was the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate and a center of culture, commerce, and learning during this period. This dirham serves as a tangible artifact reflecting the economic and political influence of the Abbasid Caliphate in the 9th century.