Lot 3358
ISLAMIC, Umayyad Caliphate. temp. Mu'awiya I ibn Abi Sufyan, AH 41-60 / AD 661-680. Drachm (Silver, 31 mm, 3.41 g, 3 h), Arab-Sasanian type, citing governor Ubayd Allah ibn Ziyad (AH 54-64 = AD 673-683), SK (Sistan), AH 56 = AD 675/6. Crowned and draped Sasanian-style bust to right; behind head, AFZUT GDH ('may his kingship increase' in Pahlawi); before head, AWBYTALA / Y ZYYATAN ('Ubayd Allah ibn Ziyad' in Pahlawi); in outer margin, 'bism Allah' ('In the name of Allah' in Kufic). Rev. Sasanian fire altar set on three steps, flanked by two attending priests (mabedh) standing facing; to left, date; to right, mint ('SK' in Pahlawi). Album 12. SICA I, 365. The flan slightly wavy along the edge and with a minor edge crack, otherwise, very fine.
Starting price:
25 CHF
Hammer price:
160 CHF
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Closing time: 16-Aug-21, 13:43:30 CEST
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