Islamic Coins
Lot 1405 SESSION 6 (9.30AM WEDNESDAY 24TH NOV) Islamic Coins
Estimate $150
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $240
ARAB-SASANIAN COINAGE, Khusro type, in the name of 'Atiya b. Aswad governor, (AH 70-77, AD 689-696), silver drachm, (32mm), (4.07 g), KRMAN (Kirman), mint, dated AH 72 (691-582 AD), obv. crowned Sasanian-style bust right; bism Allah in margin, rev. fire altar flanked by attendants, star and crescent flanking flames, (Album 28 [R], SACA 1, -, Walker 216, Wilkes ICC 29). Lightly toned, good very fine and rare.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from CNG Mail Bid Sale 176, 14 November 2007 (lot 283).
A short lived ruler, date and mint in Pahlevi script.
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