Islamic Coins
Lot 1416 SESSION 6 (9.30AM WEDNESDAY 24TH NOV) Islamic Coins
Estimate $100
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SOLD $110
ARAB-SASANIAN, Eastern Sistan Series, Anonymous, (8th century AD), silver drachm (30mm), (3.57 g), obv. Crowned Sasanian-style bust right, imitating Khosrau II, legend in outer right margin, rev. fire altar with ribbons, attendants flanking, crescents flanking flames, blundered date and mint to left and right, (G?bl, Dokumente 296/15, SICA -; cf.Album P75, cf.Wilkes ICC 71). Dark patination, with hole plugged with metal for use probably for headress, otherwise fine or better, rare.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from Jean Elsen Sale 94, December 15, 2007 (lot 1740).
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