Lot 4245

Sale 139 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Arab-Sassanian Coinage, Khusro type, in the name of Zivad b. Abi Sufyan (AH 45-54, AD 665-673), silver drachm, (31mm), (3.99 g), DA (Darabjird) mint, frozen date AH 43, obv. crowned Sasanian-style bust right; bism allh in margin, rev. fire altar flanked by attendants, star and crescent flanking flames, (Album 8, cf.SACA 1, 239-240 [year 43], Wilkes ICC 7). Irregular patination nearly extremely fine, scarce.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from CNG Mail bid Sale 41 19 March 1997 (lot 2672 part).
Frozen date of 43 misread in CNG sale as 41.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$220

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