Abbasid Caliphate Dirham - al-Mahdi, 158 – 169

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Information

Country Abbasid Caliphate Abbasid Caliphate
Currency Dinar (750 – 1517)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination AR Dirham
Year 158 – 169
Ruler Al-Mahdi (775–785)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.67
Diameter (mm) 22.7
Demonetized Yes

Description

AR Dirham from Abbasid Caliphate. Issued from 158 to 169. Struck in Silver. Measures 22.7 mm and weighs 2.67 g.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
169 (785)  —
167 (784)  —
168 (784)  —
166 (783)  —
165 (782)  —
164 (781)  —
163 (780)  —
162 (779)  —
161 (778)  —
160 (777)  —
159 (776)  —
158 (775)  —

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