Lot 1432

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

Description

Islamic, Abbasid, al-Rashid, (A.H. 170-193) (A.D. 786-809), gold dinar, (3.85 g), Ja'far below dinar, no mint name (Misr mint, Egypt), dated A.H. 181 = A.D. 797-8, (A.218.11, Wilkes 382). Worn, weak in places, nearly fine and scarce.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection and previously from W. Fleming, Sydney, 14 June 1973, previously from Sotheby's May - June 1973.

Estimate
$300
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$400

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