Abbasid Caliphate Dirham - al-Mahdi, 775 – 785
Information
Country
Abbasid Caliphate
Abbasid Caliphate
Currency
Dinar
(750 – 1517)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
AR Dirham
Year
775 – 785
Ruler
Al-Mahdi
(775–785)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.9
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
AR Dirham from Abbasid Caliphate. Issued from 775 to 785. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 2.9 g.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (783-785) O oo O oo | — | 166-168 AH (al-Muhammadiya) | ||
| ND (779-785) o o o o o | — | 162-168 AH (al-Abbasiyya) | ||
| ND (776-781) O oo O oo | — | 159-164 AH (Madinat al-Salam) | 86% | |
| ND (775-785) | — | 158-168 AH (Jayy) | 10% |
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