Lot 3234
Arabia - Islamic Dynasties. Lot of three coins, including a Dinar of Harun al Rhashid, 786-809 AD. Dinar with inscriptions front and back, Baghdad mint. Also two, gold Dinars, similar, of Ghaznavid Dynasty (1059-1098 AD.). Lot of 3 coins. The silver toned and somewhat lustrous. Silver coin Extremely Fine, both gold coins Fine.
The name of Harun al-Rashid conjures up visions of the fabled Orient. A son of a Yemeni slave, Harun reigned for nearly a quarter of a century -- becoming the most celebrated caliph of the Abbasid dynasty. Known in the West as a patron of the Arts, as a ruler he could with equal ease deal ruthlessly with the religious and social revolts which afflicted his far-flung kingdom, and even more ruthlessly with political rivals. By protecting and favoring intellectuals, Harun made Baghdad a brilliant center of culture and learning. It is from this aspect that he is still remembered today as a pivotal figure in the Arabian tales of a "Thousand and One Nights."
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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