Abbasid Caliphate, temp. al-Mansur, AR Dirham, Madinat al-Salam Mint, AH 153 = AD 770

Abbasid Caliphate, temp. al-Mansur, AH 136-158 / AD 754-775, AR Dirham(silver,2.9g,25mm), Madinat al-Salam Mint, AH 153 = AD 700

Arabic Title : إسلامي، الخلافة العباسية، في عهد المنصور، درهم فضة،ضرب في ميدنة السلام، هـ ١٥٣

Era/Ruler: Abbasid Caliphate, time al-Mansur

Mint/Date : Madinat al-Salam(Baghdad), AH 153 = AD 700

Denom : AR Dirham

Wt/Dia : 2.9 g / 25 mm

Obv: First part of kalima in three lines; mint and date formula around

Rev: Continuation of kalima in three lines across field; Qur'an IX, 33

Ref: Album 213

Rarity/Choice: Common, EF

Note: Al-Mansur, the second Abbasid caliph, ruled during a pivotal era of Islamic civilization from 754 to 775 CE. His reign marked the consolidation of Abbasid power and the establishment of Baghdad as the capital of the caliphate, known then as Madinat al-Salam, or the City of Peace. The coin symbolizes the economic stability and cultural advancements of the Abbasid Empire under al-Mansur's leadership, showcasing the flourishing of Islamic civilization during this era. As a tangible artifact, this coin serves as a testament to the prosperity and influence of the Abbasid Caliphate in shaping the course of Islamic history