{"product_id":"abbasid-caliphate-second-period-ar-silver-dirham-sharp-stylized-kufic-2-91g","title":"ABBASID CALIPHATE Second Period AR Silver Dirham - Sharp Stylized Kufic - 2.91g","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/b\u003e Dirham\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver (AR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEra \/ Dynasty:\u003c\/b\u003e Abbasid Caliphate (Second Period, c. 9th–10th Century AD)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.91g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 22mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e       Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABBASID CALIPHATE (Second Period) Silver Dirham\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver (AR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.91 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 22 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 9th–10th Century AD \/ 3rd–4th Century AH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse :\u003c\/b\u003e Features the central declaration of faith (\u003ci\u003eKalima\u003c\/i\u003e) rendered in highly stylized, block-like Kufic script with long horizontal extensions (\u003ci\u003emashq\u003c\/i\u003e), giving the lines a striking geometric appearance reminiscent of parallel bars or architectural elements. A distinct control letter or symbol is located in the lower central field. Complete inner and outer circular borders carry full, readable marginal legends (mint and date formula \/ Quranic verses).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse :\u003c\/b\u003e Cites the prophetic mission legend surrounding a three-line central religious inscription, with the lower field displaying a boldly stamped, stylised name of the ruling Caliph or regional authority\/governor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e An exceptional specimen from the Second Abbasid Period. The coin boasts remarkable eye appeal with sharp, clean geometry, minimal wear to the high points of the calligraphy, and an honest, attractive silver fabric. Clear flan with full, unclipped borders. Excellent addition to an advanced collection of medieval or Islamic coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Paul Sullivan Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58119317062006,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/8395\/6342\/files\/IMG_2624.jpg?v=1781874329","url":"https:\/\/paulsullivancoins.com\/products\/abbasid-caliphate-second-period-ar-silver-dirham-sharp-stylized-kufic-2-91g","provider":"Paul Sullivan Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}