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LOT 3352
Seljuks of Rum, Ghiyath al-Din Kay Khusraw II AR Dirham. Dated AH 639 (AD 1241). Konya mint.
Lion advancing to right, two stars below; 'minin' in upper left field, personification of sun above / Name and title in four lines; mint and date in outer margins. Album 1218. Good Very Fine.(2.99gr, 22mm, 5h.).
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3352
Seljuks of Rum, Ghiyath al-Din Kay Khusraw II AR Dirham.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
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Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
