Glass 1/2 Ratl of Abu Ishaq, Egypt, 829–833. 1917.215.4463

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1917.215.4463

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Obverse: [mi]mma amara bihi al-amir / Abu Ishaq a`azzahu / Allah `ala yaday `A / [...]s `Abd

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Weight
  • Date Range: 829 - 833

  • Date on Object

    • Date: [213-18]
  • Denomination: 1/2 Ratl
  • Material: Glass
  • Shape: RW

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: [mi]mma amara bihi al-amir / Abu Ishaq a`azzahu / Allah `ala yaday `A / [...]s `Abd

References

  • Citation: EAG.113

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1917.215.4463
  • Lot: 1917.215
  • Department: Islamic
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Newell

Description

Abu Ishaq is al-Ma'mun's brother, appointed 213, who governed Egypt until he became caliph al-Mu`tasim in 218. Fals coins with his name are known, but this seems to be the only weight with that name; executive's name begins `ayn-alif

Subjects

  • Category: Glass

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States