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Emirati Umayyad Governor Al Muhallab ibn Abī Sufra Silver Coin Dated 76 Hijri
$ 396
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Ancient Islamic Silver Coin Of Al-Muhallab ibn Abi Sufra Al Azdi (Arabic: المهلّب بن أبي صفرة الأزدي), also known as Abu Sa'id (Born c. 632 AD in dibba UAE ), was an Azdi Arab warrior and general, he was an Umayyad Governor from 75 to 79 Hijri, originally from Dibba on present-day Oman-UAE border ( Fujairah ). He was an important participant in the political developments of his time and the object of many poets' praise. He is also regarded the progenitor of the Bu Said tribe, some of whose members have been Oman's ruling Al Said dynasty since the 18th century.Arab-Sassanian: Al Muhallab ibn Abī Sufra. Umayyad governor, circa 75-79 Hijra / AD 694-698. AR Drachm BYS (Bīshāpūr) mint. Dated AH 76 (AD 695/6). Crowned Sasanian-style bust right; bism allāh:: – MW in margin / Fire altar flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames.
Historically Important Coin! With Al Muhallab's Name in Pahlavi & WITH ARABIC WORD BISMILLAH in Margin.
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