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LOT 2577
World Coins - Islamic - Arab-Sassanian - Al Muhallab ibn Abi Sufrah - AR Dirham 632-702 A.D.
Obv: profile bust with inscription in margin. Rev: fire altar and attendants. Extremely fine.(3.99 grams, 30 mm.).
Provenance
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
Literature
Cf. OCTV 2, 1344-1357 for type.
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LOT 2577
World Coins - Islamic - Arab-Sassanian - Al Muhallab ibn Abi Sufrah - AR Dirham
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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