ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AR dirham (2.89g), al-Yamama, AH166, A-215.1, inscribed hajar below the reverse field, bold strike; slightly discolored, VF, Scarce. Al-Yamama was the first mint in Arabia to strike silver coins, located near the modern city of Riyadh, with its administrative capital at the town of Hajar. It operated AH165-170.
Estimate: USD 300 - 400
Price realized | 400 USD |
Starting price | 220 USD |
Estimate | 300 USD |