Islamic Coins
Lot 1414 SESSION 6 (9.30AM WEDNESDAY 24TH NOV) Islamic Coins
Estimate $200
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SOLD $200
ARAB-SASANIAN COINAGE, Khusro type, in the name of 'Abd al-Rahman b. Muhammad, governor, (AH 80-84, AD 700-703), silver drachm, (32mm), (4.02 g), SK (Sijistan), mint, dated AH 80 (699-700 AD), obv. crowned Sasanian-style bust right; bism Allah in margin, rev. fire altar flanked by attendants, star and crescent flanking flames, (Album 38A [S], SACA 1, 371, Walker I.50 [p.117 Bishapur mint AH 82], Wilkes ICC 52). Lightly toned, good very fine and rare.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from CNG Mail Bid Sale 69, 8 June 2005 (lot 1919).
A short lived ruler, date and mint in Pahlevi script.
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