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ALMORAVIDES, Ibn Malik. Quirate. (Ar. 0.90g/12mm). S/D. (Benito K2; Vives 1919; Delgado XVIII-25; Canto e Ibrahim 677). Unknown historical figure of whom we only have evidence through 3 different mintages so far, who on his coins claims to be the 'Abbasid Caliph. Obv: With Naskhí calligraphy, 'Shahadah' in three lines, below he quotes Ibn Malik himself / ابن مالك. Rev: In ornamental Kufic, recognition of the Caliph of the East: امير / المؤمنين / العبا سي. VF+. Beautiful patina. Very rare and interesting specimen.
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