
Abbasid Caliphate, temp. al-Rashid, AE Fals, Uncertain Mint, AH 184 = AD 800/1 - RRR
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Abbasid Caliphate, AH 170-193 / AD 786-809, temp. al-Rashid, AE Fals(bronze,3.3g,20mm), Uncertain Mint, AH 184 = AD 800/1
Arabic Title : إسلامي، الخلافة العباسية، في عهد الراشد المؤقت، فلس نحاسي، هـ ١٨٤
Era/Ruler: Abbasid Caliphate, time al-Rashid
Mint/Date : Uncertain, AH 184 = AD 800/1
Denom : AE Fals
Wt/Dia : 3.3 g / 20 mm
Obv: First part of kalima in three lines
Rev: contiuation of kalima; letter "S" on the top and letters "L" & "M" at the bottom, making the phrase "Salam"
Rarity/Choice: Rare, VF
Note: Harun al-Rashid is often regarded as one of the most illustrious and influential rulers of the Abbasid Caliphate. His reign, which lasted from AD 786 to 809, is often portrayed as a period of prosperity, cultural flourishing, and intellectual advancement. Under his rule, the Abbasid Caliphate reached its zenith in terms of political power, territorial expansion, and cultural achievements. Harun al-Rashid is renowned for his patronage of arts, literature, and sciences, fostering an environment where scholars, poets, philosophers, and artists thrived. His court in Baghdad became