| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 29 | Auction date: 24 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 2893 Price realized: 30 CHF (Approx. 34 USD / 31 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: ISLAMIC, 'Abbasid Caliphate. temp. Al-Mansur, AH 136-158 / AD 754-775. Dirham (Silver, 25 mm, 2.80 g, 3 h), al-Muhammadiya, AH 149 = 766/7. '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 al-Muḥammadiya sana tisʿ wa arbaʿīn wa miʾa' ('In the name of Allah. This dirham was struck in al-Muhammadiya in the year 149' in Arabic). Rev. Citing his son and heir al-Mahdi Muhammad within two concentric circles, 'mimmā amara bihī / al-Mahdī Muḥammad / ibn amīr al-muʾminīn' ('From that ordered by al-Mahdi Muhammad, son of the Commander of the Believers' 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 213.2. Nicely toned. Minor scratches, otherwise, very fine. From an important collection of Byzantine and Islamic coins and seals, formed over the past 25 years. Starting price: 25 CHF |  |
Match 1:
| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 5748 Price realized: 80 CHF (Approx. 91 USD / 84 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: ISLAMIC, 'Abbasid Caliphate. al-Rashid, AH 170-193 / AD 786-809. Dirham (Silver, 25 mm, 2.86 g, 3 h), al-Muhammadiya, AH 170 = 786/7. '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 al-Muḥammadiya sana sabʿīn wa miʾa' ('In the name of Allah. This dirham was struck in al-Muhammadiya in the year 170' in Arabic). Rev. 'Muḥammad rasūl / Allāh ṣalla Allāh / ʿalayh wa sallam / li'l-khalīfa al-Rashīd' ('Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. May Allah bless him and grant him peace. For Caliph al-Rashid' in Arabic); above and below, 'mubā–rak' ('auspicious' 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 219.5. Areas of weakness and with cleaning scratches, otherwise, about very fine. From an important collection of Byzantine and Islamic coins and seals, formed over the past 25 years. Starting price: 25 CHF |  |
Match 2:
| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 5736 Price realized: 25 CHF (Approx. 28 USD / 26 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: ISLAMIC, 'Abbasid Caliphate. Al-Mahdi, AH 158-169 / AD 775-785. Dirham (Silver, 24 mm, 2.92 g, 3 h), al-Muhammadiya, AH 168 = 784/5. '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 al-Muḥammadiya sana thamān wa sittīn wa miʾa' ('In the name of Allah. This dirham was struck in al-Muhammadiya in the year 168' in Arabic). Rev. 'Muḥammad rasūl / Allāh ṣalla Allāh / ʿalayh wa sallam / li'l-khalīfa al-Mahdī / bakh' ('Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. May Allah bless him and grant him peace. For Caliph al-Mahdi. Good' 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 215.1. Areas of weakness and with minor doubling, otherwise, good fine. From an important collection of Byzantine and Islamic coins and seals, formed over the past 25 years. Starting price: 25 CHF |  |
Match 3:
| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 29 | Auction date: 24 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 2963 Price realized: 25 CHF (Approx. 28 USD / 26 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: ISLAMIC, 'Abbasid Caliphate. Al-Muktafi, AH 289-295 / AD 902-908. Dirham (Silver, 25 mm, 3.06 g, 6 h), Madinat al-Salam, AH 289 = 902. 'lā ilāha illā / Allāh waḥdahū / lā sharīka lahū' ('There is no deity but Allah, the One, there is no partner to Him' in Arabic); inner margin, 'bism Allāh ḍuriba hādhā al-dirham bi Madīnat al-Salām sana tisʿ wa thamānīn wa miʾatayn' ('In the name of Allah. This dirham was struck in Madinat al-Salam in the year 289' in Arabic); outer margin, 'li-llāh al-amr min qabl wa min baʿd wa yawmaʾidhin yafraḥu al-muʾminūn bi naṣr Allāh' ('To Allah belongs the command before and after, and on that day the believers will rejoice with the help of Allah' in Arabic; Qurʾān 30: 4-5). Rev. 'li-llāh / Muḥammad / rasūl / Allāh / al-Muktafī billāh' ('To Allah. Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. al-Muktafi billah' 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 244.1. Struck from worn dies, otherwise, very fine. From an important collection of Byzantine and Islamic coins and seals, formed over the past 25 years. Starting price: 25 CHF |  |
Match 4:
| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 29 | Auction date: 24 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 2903 Price realized: 110 CHF (Approx. 125 USD / 115 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: ISLAMIC, 'Abbasid Caliphate. Al-Mahdi, AH 158-169 / AD 775-785. Dirham (Silver, 25 mm, 2.91 g, 11 h), al-Haruniya/Arminya, AH 169 = 785. '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 al-Hārūniya sana tisʿ wa sittīn wa miʾa' ('In the name of Allah. This dirham was struck in al-Haruniya in the year 169' in Arabic). Rev. Citing his son Harun, the future al-Rashid, and governor Khuzayma, 'Armīniya / li'l-khalīfa al-Mahdī / mimmā amara bihī Hārūn / ibn amīr al-muʾminīn / Khuzayma' ('Arminiya. For Caliph al-Mahdi. From that ordered by Harun, son of the Commander of the Believers. Khuzayma' 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 215.3. Rare. Good fine. Starting price: 25 CHF |  |
Match 5:
| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 5722 Price realized: 50 CHF (Approx. 57 USD / 53 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: ISLAMIC, 'Abbasid Caliphate. temp. Al-Mansur, AH 136-158 / AD 754-775. Dirham (Silver, 26 mm, 2.74 g, 6 h), al-ʿAbbasiya, AH 153 = 770. '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 al-ʿAbbāsiya sana thalāth wa khamsīn wa miʾa' ('In the name of Allah. This dirham was struck in al-ʿAbbasiya in the year 153' in Arabic). Rev. Within three concentric circles, citing governor ʿUmar, 'Muḥammad / rasūl / Allāh / ʿUmar' ('Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. ʿUmar' 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 213.3. Rare. Areas of weakness and with some deposits, otherwise, very fine. From an important collection of Byzantine and Islamic coins and seals, formed over the past 25 years. Starting price: 25 CHF |  |
Match 6:
| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 5723 Price realized: 35 CHF (Approx. 40 USD / 37 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: ISLAMIC, 'Abbasid Caliphate. temp. Al-Mansur, AH 136-158 / AD 754-775. Dirham (Silver, 26 mm, 2.39 g, 6 h), al-ʿAbbasiya, AH 153 = 770. '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 al-ʿAbbāsiya sana thalāth wa khamsīn wa miʾa' ('In the name of Allah. This dirham was struck in al-ʿAbbasiya in the year 153' in Arabic). Rev. Citing governor ʿUmar, 'Muḥammad / rasūl / Allāh / ʿUmar' ('Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. ʿUmar' 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 213.3. Rare. Edge chipping and some scratches, otherwise, very fine. From an important collection of Byzantine and Islamic coins and seals, formed over the past 25 years. Starting price: 25 CHF |  |
