Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 29 | Auction date: 24 February 2024 |
Lot number: 2890 Price realized: 170 CHF (Approx. 193 USD / 178 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: ISLAMIC, 'Abbasid Caliphate. temp. Al-Mansur, AH 136-158 / AD 754-775. Dirham (Silver, 24 mm, 2.71 g, 7 h), Arminiya, AH 145 = 762/3. 'lā ilāha illā / Allāh waḥdahū / lā sharīka lahū' ('There is no deity but Allah, the One, there is no partner to Him' in Arabic); in the margin, 'bism Allāh ḍuriba hādhā al-dirham bi Armīniya sana khams wa arbaʿīn wa miʾa' ('In the name of Allah. This dirham was struck in Arminiya in the year 145' in Arabic). Rev. Within two concentric circles, 'Muḥammad / rasūl / Allāh' ('Muhammad is the messenger of Allah' in Arabic); in the margin, 'Muḥammad rasūl Allāh arsalahū bi al-hudā wa dīn al-ḥaqq liyuẓhirahū ʿalā al-dīn kullih wa law kariha al-mushrikūn' ('Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. He sent him with guidance and the religion of truth, so that He may make it overcome all religions, even though the unbelievers may dislike it' in Arabic). Album 213.1. A rare mint. Areas of weakness and with some porosity and scratches, otherwise, very fine. Starting price: 25 CHF |