Lot 1426

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

Description

Islamic, Umayyad, a spurious issue attributed to Yazid II Abd al-Malik, (A.H. 101-105) (A.D. 720-724), gold third dinar, (0.98 g), anonymous, Wasit mint name, dated A.H. 103 = A.D. 721, (cf.A.134E, cf.Wilkes 197). Light weight, good very fine and unusual fabrication.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection and previously from Colonial Rare Coins list 22 (item 718).
One of the earliest Islamic gold dinars.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$440

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