Lot 1403
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 Khalid b. Abd Allah, (AH 73-75, AD 692-694), silver drachm, (26mm), (2.74 g), BYS (Bishapur) mint, dated AH 74 (693-4 AD), obv. crowned Sasanian-style bust right; muhammad rasul Allah in margin, rev. fire altar flanked by attendants, star and crescent flanking flames, (Album 24 [R], cf.SACA 1, 192 [year 74], Walker 214, [p.108], Wilkes ICC 34). Toned, clipped, very fine and rare.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from Jean Elsen , March 16, 2002, Sale 69 (lot 738).
This is the second regular issue of Arab Sasanian coins with the muhammad rasul Allah in the obverse margin.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $150