Lot 1392
Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Arab-Sasanian coinage, Khusro type, in the name of Ubayd Allah b. Ziyad, (AH c.54-64, AD 673-683), silver drachm, (31mm), (4.10 g), DA (Darabjird) mint, date AH 52, obv. crowned Sasanian-style bust right; bism allh in margin, rev. fire altar flanked by attendants, crescent and star flanking flames, (Album 12, cf.SACA 1, 253-5 [year 51], Walker p.64 [P.4], Wilkes ICC 11). Good very fine, scarce.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from Colonial Rare Coins, 18 December 1995 list 22 (item 716).
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $280