Lot 3899
ISLAMIC, 'Abbasid Caliphate. temp. Al-Mahdi, AH 158-169 / AD 775-785. Drachm (Subaeratus, 24 mm, 3.05 g), Lords of Bukhara, Bukhara. Crowned and draped bust to right; behind, 'al-Mahdi' in Kufic; before, 'Lord of Bukhara' in Sogdian. Rev. Sasanian fire altar, which is the outline of the divine head facing right, flanked by two attending priests (mabedh) standing facing each other. Album 94. Walker, Arab-Sassanian, 319ff. Some breaks in plating, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, formed since the 1970s.
Starting price:
25 CHF
Hammer price:
60 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
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Closing time: 05-Dec-22, 22:40:00 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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