LOT 3008
World Coins - Crusaders - Sidon - Balian - AR Denier 12th-13th century A.D.
Obv: emblem with uncertain legend. Rev: small cross with uncertain legend. Fine.(0.54 grams.). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx CNG (with ticket).
Property of a Harrow, UK gentleman.
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World Coins - Islamic - Abbasid - Al Mahdi - AR Dirham 161 h. / 778 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £43
Madinat al-Salaam mint. Obv: inscription in three lines with legend around. Rev: inscription in four lines with legend around. 2.91 grams.
Good very fine; possibly a contemporary copy.
Ex David Harthill collection, UK.
This silver Islamic coin may be a contemporary copy or fake Abbasid dirham produced by a local workshop imitating a coin minted at Madinat al-Salaam. Fakes manufactured during the ancient Abbasid timeline, although inexpensive at auction, present a fascinating area to research for those collecting on a budget. TimeLine Auctions normally has a small quantity of contemporary imitations on offer for those interested in this captivating area of numismatics. -
World Coins - Spain - Alfonso XII - 1881 - 5 Pesetas Dated 1881 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £17
Obv: profile bust with ALFONSO XII POR LA G DE DIOS legend. Rev: crowned arms between pillars with small M S - M at lower sides and REY CONSTL DE ESPANA 5 PESETAS legend. 24.78 grams.
Good very fine.
Acquired Spink Auctions. Property of a Kent gentleman. -
World Coins - Spain - Alfonso XIII - 1892 - 5 Pesetas Dated 1892 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Obv: profile bust with date below and ALFONSO XII POR LA G DE DIOS legend. Rev: crowned arms between pillars with P G - M at lower sides with REY CONSTL DE ESPANA 5 PESETAS legend. 24.71 grams.
Near very fine.
Acquired Abbey Auctions. Property of a Kent gentleman.
