Struck in connection with the Zanj rebellion of African slaves
Lot 3313
ISLAMIC, 'Abbasid Caliphate. Al-Mu'tamid, AH 256-279 / AD 870-892. Dirham (Silver, 25 mm, 3.63 g, 6 h), citing the caliph al-Mu'tamid billah, Madinat al-Muwaffaqiya, AH 268 = AD 881/2. SICA IV, -. A very rare mint. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, very fine.

From the Dr. David Majer Collection of Islamic coins and from the Tabib Collection, formed over the past 40 years, Leu Web Auction 13, 15-16 August 2020, 1845.

Album identifies al-Muwaffaqiya as a military mint established by al-Mu'tamid's brother al-Muwaffaq in the context of the last campaign against the Zanj rebellions, a series of revolts of Bantu speaking slaves from Sub-Saharan Africa.
Starting price:
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Hammer price:
220 CHF
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Closing time: 18-Jul-22, 17:53:00 CEST
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