Habbarids of Sind: Abd Allah I, Rare AR Qanhari Dirham (Damma)

Description

AR Qanhari Dirham of Amir Abd Allah I of the Habbarid Dynasty
The Habbarids ruled Sind from the 9th to the 11th century. The region of Sind lies in the modern day regions of South Punjab and Sindh in Pakistan. The Qanhari dirhams also known as the Dammas were mostly struck principally at the cities of Multan, al-Mansura and al-Mahfuza.
Legends on the coin:
Obv:
Billah Thaqqahu Abd Allah wa Nasirahu
Rev:
Allah -- Muhammad Rasul Allah -- Abd
Translation: Obverse: In Allah trusts AbdAllah and through him is victorious. Reverse: Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. The name of the Amir Abd Allah is split on the reverse with Abd at the last line and Allah at the top of the center field. This is a relatively rare type issue of AbdAllah-I. (
References: Fishman and Todd, The Silver Damma, 2018, Type HS16, Album-4542).
Weight:
0.59 grams
Diameter:
8-10
mm
Condition:
Nice bold strike, moderate wear on coin
References:
Album-4542,  Fishman and Todd- Type HS16 (Rare)
Auction References:
Steve Album Auction-35 (Lot: 146)
Note:
Please consult the photos to assess the condition of the coin, and bid with confidence.