Lot 41

Abbasid Multan, Al-Rabi (governor / sub-governor) (fl. 825-26 CE), Silver Qanhari 1/5th Dirham, 0.68 gms, 12.67 mm, No Mint, ND, Obverse: 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, Reverse: Stylized bust facing left with Sharada "Ra" on forehead, Fishman & Todd # M49-D1, choice very fine, rare.