Lot 139

Abbasid Multan Al-Rabi governor sub-governor NM ND Silver Qanhari 1/5 Dirham

Auction # 18 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 800 - 1000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Fishman & Todd # M49-D1
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
choice very fine
Diameter
12.67 mm
Weight
0.54 gms
Denomination
Qanhari 1/5 Dirham
Calendar/Year
fl. 825-26 CE

Abbasid Multan, Al-Rabi governor sub-governor, (fl. 825-26 CE), Silver Qanhari 1/5 Dirham, 0.54 gms, 12.67 mm, NM, ND, Obverse: Stylized bust facing left with Sharada "Ra" on forehead, Reverse: Three dots, stylized Sharada "Sri" above, Sharada letters Ta Pa around, Lillah al-Rabbi' below in Kufic, Al-Rabi' is speculated to be a sub-governor (or a judge (Qadi)) of the city of Multan in the Abbasid province of Sind, Fishman & Todd # M49-D1, choice very fine, rare.