LOT 2624
World Coins - Sassanian - Khusru I - Portrait AR Dirham 531-579 A.D.
Obv: profile bust right with legend. Rev: fire altar and attendants with legend. Near very fine; bust weak.(4.10 grams.).
ProvenanceProperty of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
LiteratureCf. OCTV 2, 1028-1072.
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World Coins - Kings of Elymais - Kamnaskires III - Portrait AR Tetradrachm 62-46 B.C.
Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Obv: profile bust left. Rev: small profile bust left with corrupt Greek legend around. 15.25 grams.
Good very fine.
Acquired on the UK art market. -
World Coins - Sassanian - Khusru I - Portrait AR Dirham 531-579 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Obv: profile bust right with legend. Rev: fire altar and attendants with legend. 4.10 grams.
Near very fine; bust weak.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
World Coins - Abbasid - al-Nasir Ayyub - AR Dirham 605 h.
Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £20
Type B, San'a mint. Obv: inscription in three lines within octofoil with legend around. Rev: inscription in three lines within octofoil with legend around. 2.09 grams.
Good very fine. Rare.
Property of a North London gentleman. Accompanied by a collector ticket.
