CRUSADERS, Christian Arabic Dirhams. Mid to late 13th century. AR Dirham (21mm, 2.78 g, 11h). [Akka (Acre) mint]. [Dated AD 1251 (in Arabic)]. VF.

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Lot: 653. Estimated: $ 100

Early Medieval, Silver

Sold For $ 225. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CRUSADERS, Christian Arabic Dirhams. Mid to late 13th century. AR Dirham (21mm, 2.78 g, 11h). [Akka (Acre) mint]. [Dated AD 1251 (in Arabic)]. Central Arabic legend around lis: One God, alone one Faith alone, one Baptism alone; [marginal Arabic legend: Struck in Acre in the year one thousand two hundred, one and fifty from the incarnation of the Messiah] / Central Arabic legend: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, one godhead alone; [marginal Arabic legend: His is the glory for ever and ever, amen, amen]. Balog & Yvon 47; Metcalf, Crusades –; CCS 17. Light iridescent toning, flat strike at periphery. VF.


Closing Date and Time: 13 December 2023 at 13:37:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.