Abbasid Revolution, AE fals, ‘Sulayman b. ‘Abd Allah, Sijistan

Abbasid Revolution. Sulayman b. ‘Abd Allah (755-757 AD)

During the Abbasid Revolution (747–750AD), the province of Sijistan (modern-day Sistan, Iran-Afghanistan border region) was a key battleground between the Abbasid forces and the remnants of Umayyad rule. Following the Abbasid victory, local governors were appointed to secure control over the province

AE fals (2.61 g, 19 – 21.5 mm)

Struck in Sijistan, but with the Qur’an verse 42:23 instead of the mint & date in the obverse margin

With C/m 201 countermark

Near VF. RARE

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