Lot 2089

Sale 54 · Important Australian & World Coins, Historical Medals, War Medals, Australian, New Zealand & World Banknotes

Description

Islamic, Umayyad Caliphate, al-Walid II, (A.H. 125-126) (A.D. 743-744), silver anonymous dirham, Wasit mint (on Euphrates river), A.H. 125 = A.D. 743, (A.138, cf.M.61, BMC 577). Full flan, nearly extremely fine and rare.

The issue for this ruler can only be attributed to this caliph from this mint in 125-6 when it has 5 annulets in the margin.

Estimate
$80
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$65