Islamic Coins

Sale 45    13–15 Jul 1994      Melbourne

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Lot 4112       Islamic Coins

Estimate $70
Bid at live.noble.com.au

NASIR AL-DIN ARTUQ ARSLAM, (A.H. 597-637) (A.D. 1201-1239), copper dirham, pictorial type, no mint, dated A.H. 623 = A.D. 1226, obv. facing male bust (Sun), rev. five lined legend in circle, overstruck on dirham of A.H.620 as previous lot, (A.1830, M.1062, S/S 44, Edham 90, BMC 455-7). Polished, nearly very fine and rare.

Overstriking on this issue is often noted but rarely is the original type identified. In this example a clear outline of the back of the roman styled head is evident (S/S 43).

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