'Abbasid Caliphate. temp. Al-Mansur. AH 136-158 / AD 754-775. Æ Fals (23mm, 2.75 g, 4h). Tabaristan mint. Dated AH 157 (AD 774). Near EF, light green patina.Islamic Auction 7 - Session One ‘Abbasid Caliphate, Bronze Sold For $ 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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'Abbasid Caliphate. temp. Al-Mansur. AH 136-158 / AD 754-775. Æ Fals (23mm, 2.75 g, 4h). Tabaristan mint. Dated AH 157 (AD 774). Citing the caliphal heir al-Mahdi Muhammad and the governor ‘Umar b. al-‘Ala. Lowick 756; cf. Shamma p. 293, 3-4; Album 337. Near EF, light green patina. Rare and in exceptional condition. |