Islamic Coins
Lot 1412 SESSION 6 (9.30AM WEDNESDAY 24TH NOV) Islamic Coins
Estimate $150
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SOLD $400
ARAB-SASANIAN COINAGE, Khusro type, in the name of al-Hajjaj b. Yusuf, (AH 75-95, AD 694-713), silver drachm, (33mm), (4.82 g), BYS (Bishapur) mint, date AH 80 = AD 699/700, obv. crowned Sasanian-style bust right of Khusro II type; lillah in margin, four pellets, rev. fire altar flanked by attendants, star and crescent flanking flames, (Album 35.2, cf.SACA 1, 226-228, Walker 238 [year 83 but incorrect actually 80], Wilkes ICC 41). Bright, nearly extremely fine, scarce.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from Jean Elsen List 219 January 3, 2002 (item 497).
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