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LOT 3469
Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk). Artuqids of Mardin, Najm al-Din Alpi AE Dirham. AH 547-572 (AD 1152-1176).
Diademed head of Antiochos VII to right; legend on the neck / Legend in Arabic in four lines and in margins. Album 1827.2. Very Fine.(11.77gr, 28mm, 3h.).
Provenance
UK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London.
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LOT 3469
Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk). Artuqids of Mardin, Najm al-Din Alpi AE Dirham.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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Diademed head of Antiochos VII to right; legend on the neck / Legend in Arabic in four lines and in margins. Album 1827.2. 11.77gr, 28mm, 3h.
Very Fine.
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London.
