Lot 1396
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 Salm b. Ziyad, (AH c.61-65, AD 680-684), silver drachm, (34mm), (4.06 g), MRW (Marw) mint, dated AH 64 (683-4 AD), obv. crowned Sasanian-style bust right; bism allh in margin, rev. fire altar flanked by attendants, star and crescent flanking flames, (Album 18, cf.SACA 1, 334 [year 64], Walker 133-5 [p.79], Wilkes ICC 15). Extremely fine, scarce.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from Spink & Son London, Numismatic Circular, February 1997 (item 517).
- Estimate
- $120
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $220