Islamic Coins

Sale 128    23–25 Nov 2021   Dixson Room, State Library of NSW   Sydney

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Lot 1456    SESSION 6 (9.30AM WEDNESDAY 24TH NOV)    Islamic Coins

Estimate $250
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $750

ISLAMIC DYNASTIES, Sa'dian Sharifs, Abu 'Abd Allah Muhammad II al Shaykh (AH 923-964, AD 1517-1557), gold dinar, 23mm, (2.93 g), no uncertain date, mint missing, legends in square both sides, (Album 552, Brethes cf.1401, Wilkes 3000). Very worn, very good - fine, very rare.


Ex Dr. L.J. Sherwin Collection, acquired from Jean Elsen, Sale 74, June 21, 2003, (item 860) with dealer ticket.

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