Lot 2795
Sale 127 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Islamic, Ghaznavid, Mahmud b.Sebuktegin, (388-421 A.H.; A.D. 998-1030), gold dinar, (3.54 g), Herat mint, year 418 (A.D. 1027-1028), (A.1607). Very fine, off centred and weak in places.
Ex Steve Album, with his descriptive packet.
Coins were minted in Herat from 389-421. The gold alloy was generally rather good until about 408 and became increasingly pale thereafter.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $270