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LOT 3672

Post-Mongol Dynasties. Ilkhanids, Arghun AE Fals. AH 683-690 (AD 1284-1291).

Maragha mint. Dated AH 685(?) (AD 1286/7). Child suckling under cow standing to right, with lowered head; date above / Kalima in three lines within square and in margins. Album 2157; cf. Diler Ar-212. Very Fine. Wavy flan. Exceedingly rare Fals of Ilkhanids(3.43gr, 27mm, 8h.).

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Property of a London, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 3672

Post-Mongol Dynasties. Ilkhanids, Arghun AE Fals.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £156

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