Lot 1454

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

Description

Islamic Dynasties, Merinid, Abu Yahya Abu Bakr (AH 642-656, AD 1244-1258), gold quarter dinar, 18mm, (1.11 g), no mint or date, legends in square both sides, (Album 522, cf.Hazard 706 [Pl.IV], Wilkes 755). Has been slightly bent, otherwise, good fine, rare variant.


Ex Dr. L.J. Sherwin Collection, acquired from Jean Elsen, Sale 70, June 15, 2002, (item 1036 part) with dealer ticket.

Estimate
$120
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$400

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