LOT 2941
World Coins - Islamic - Abbasid - Al Mahdi - AR Dirham 161 h. / 778 A.D.
Madinat al-Salaam mint. Obv: inscription in three lines with legend around. Rev: inscription in four lines with legend around. Good very fine; possibly a contemporary copy.(2.91 grams.). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx David Harthill collection, UK.
LiteratureWilkes 1,379.
FootnotesThis 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.
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Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Group comprising: mixed issues and types, silver (1), copper (21); with tickets. 120 grams total.
Fine and better.
Ex David Harthill collection, UK. -
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World Coins - India - Delhi Sultanate - Rupee Fractions [4] 19th century A.D.
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World Coins - Kings of Elymais - Kamnaskires V - Portrait AR Tetradrachm 54-32 B.C.
Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Seleukeia ad Hedyphon mint. Obv: diademed and draped bust of Kamnaskires V left, with long beard and torque, star over anchor symbol behind head. Rev: garbled legend for BACILEOC KAMNACKIPOY TOY EG BACILEOC KAMNACKIROY around diademed and draped bust of Kamnaskires V left. 15.49 grams.
Near very fine.
Acquired on the UK art market.
