Abbasid. Madinat al-Salam mint. al-Mansur AH 136-158. Struck AH 157
AR Dirham
25 mm, 2,78 g
Good Very Fine
Frame : silver 925 rhodium plated 
Certificate of provenance and authenticity included.
Leather cord included.
Description:
An Abbasid silver dirham minted in Madinat al-Salam during the reign of Caliph al-Mansur, dated between AH 136-158. The coin measures 25mm in diameter and weighs 2.78 grams. It is in a well-preserved condition, graded as Good Very Fine. The obverse of the coin likely features Arabic inscriptions indicating the mint, ruler, and date, while the reverse may display additional religious or decorative motifs common to Abbasid coinage.
History:
The Abbasid Caliphate, known for its cultural and scientific contributions, ruled over a vast empire spanning the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Central Asia from the 8th to the 13th centuries AD. Madinat al-Salam, present-day Baghdad, served as the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate and a major center of learning and trade during this period. Al-Mansur, the second Abbasid Caliph, played a pivotal role in the establishment and expansion of the caliphate, moving the capital to Baghdad and overseeing various administrative and architectural projects.
This particular dirham, struck in AH 157 during the reign of al-Mansur, represents a testament to the economic and political stability of the Abbasid Caliphate at that time. The presence of such well-preserved coins in circulation speaks to the craftsmanship of Abbasid minting facilities and the widespread use of currency within the empire. The inscriptions on these coins often carried religious or political messages, serving as both a medium of exchange and a tool for conveying messages of authority and legitimacy.