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LOT 3594

Sold for (Inc. bp): £195


Islamic, al-Maghreb (North Africa). Almohads (al-Muwahhidun) AR Dirham. AH 558-668 (AD 1163-1269).

Time of Abu Ya'qub Yusuf I to Abu'l-'Ula Idris II. Uncertain mint, without date. Square type. Legend in Arabic in three lines: 'There is no deity but Allah; The entire affair belongs to Allah; There is no strength except with Allah' / Legend in Arabic in three lines: 'Allah is our Lord; Muhammad is our messenger; Al-Mahdi is our leader'. Hazard 1085; Album 496; ICV 716. 1.53gr, 15mm, 12h.

Near Extremely Fine. Very well struck for the type.

PROVENANCE:
Acquired from London Ancient Coins Ltd, 29 February 2016, no.13.

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