1190 | Al Andalus coins

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CALIPHAL PERIOD. Amulet-case. (Pb. 7.41g/19x17x6mm). Possibly 10th century. Rectangular lead case with an opening on the shorter left side and part of three suspension or fastening elements at the top. In both areas, framed by a border of dots, are three lines of simple Kufic script with the long letter strokes beveled. Obv: تحصّنت بذي / العزّ و الملك / و الجبروت (I strengthen myself in him who has / glory and majesty / and omnipotence). Rev: و توكل تُ / على الحي الذي / لا يموت (and I trust / in the Living One who / does not die). (Amulets 354-N6. Type A-Boxes-III, same specimen). Good Very Fine. Rare in this conservation.