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LOT 3467
Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk). Zangids of al-Mawsil, 'Izz al-Din Mas'ud I AE Dirham. AH 576-589 (AD 1180-1193).
al-Jazira mint. Dated AH 577 (AD 1180/1). Male head to left, wearing crested Greek-style helmet; Kalima around / Name and titles of Abbasid Caliph al-Nasir and Mas’ud within circular border; mint and date in outer margin. Whelan Type I, 179; S&S Type 62; Album 1863.1. Near Very Fine.(12.32gr, 30mm, 3h.).
Provenance
UK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London.
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LOT 3467
Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk). Zangids of al-Mawsil, 'Izz al-Din Mas'ud I AE Dirham.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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