Lot 1398

Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Arab-Sasanian coinage, Khusro type, in the name of 'Abd Allah bin Khazim, (62-72 AH, 682-691 AD), silver drachm (34mm, 3.10 gm), MRW (Marw) mint, dated AH 67 (686/7 AD), obv. crowned Sasanian-style bust right of Khosrau II type; bism allh in outer margin, rev. fire altar flanked by attendants, star and crescent flanking flames, (Album 19, SACA 1, 336 [year 69], for c/m see G?bl, Hunnen, KM 7 var., (no cross), Wilkes ICC 16). Toned, hairline crack through countermark, nearly extremely fine, scarce.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from CNG eSale 110, 16 March 2005 (lot 243).

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$160

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