Lot 1938
ISLAMIC, Umayyad Caliphate. temp. 'Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, AH 65-86 / AD 685-705. Drachm (Silver, 31 mm, 3.88 g, 11 h), Arab-Sasanian type, Eastern Sistan series Class II, SK (Sistan), circa AH 60s-80s = AD 680s-700s. Crowned and draped Sasanian-style bust to right; behind head, AFZUT GDH ('may his kingship increase' in Pahlawi); before head, 'Khosrau' in Pahlawi); in outer margin, 'bism Allah' ('In the name of Allah' in Kufic) and 'Rabbi' ('My Lord') in Kufic. Rev. Sasanian fire altar set on three steps, flanked by two attending priests (mabedh) standing facing; to left, blundered date; to right, mint ('SK' in Pahlawi). Album P75. Nicely toned. Good very fine.
Starting price:
50 CHF
Hammer price:
55 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
2 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 08-Dec-19, 21:48:30 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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