‘Abbasid Caliphate. Al-Mahdi. AH 158-169 / AD 775-785. AR Dirham (24.7mm, 2.91 g, 2h). Al-Basra mint. Dated AH 160 (AD 776/7). Good VF.

Islamic Auction 14
Lot: 95. Estimated: $ 100

Abbasids, Silver

Sold For $ 80. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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‘Abbasid Caliphate. Al-Mahdi. AH 158-169 / AD 775-785. AR Dirham (24.7mm, 2.91 g, 2h). Al-Basra mint. Dated AH 160 (AD 776/7). muhammad vertically below reverse. SCC 922; Album 215.1. Good VF. Scarce.

From the James A. Lock Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 5 August 2026 at 9:31:20 ET.



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