Stephen Album Rare Coins - Auction 13 2012 May 18 (UTC-7 : PDT/MST)

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Thumbnail 1 MACEDONIA: Alexander III, 336-323 BC, AR drachm (3.95g), Uncertain Mint Start Price: 130.00Estimate: 190.00 - 230.00 MACEDONIA: Alexander III, 336-323 BC, AR drachm (3.95g), Uncertain Mint, Price-4066, head of Herakles wearing lion's skin headdress / A?EXAN?POY, Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and scepter, circle A monogram in left field, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, R.
Thumbnail 2 MACEDONIA: Alexander III, 336-323 BC, AR tetradrachm (16.91g), Susa Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 250.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 MACEDONIA: Alexander III, 336-323 BC, AR tetradrachm (16.91g), Susa, S-6724, head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress / Zeus seated on throne, holding eagle & scepter, BASI?EOS below, with Greek monogram above, AI above, pleasing Very Fine.
Thumbnail 3 MACEDONIA: Alexander III, 336-323 BC, AR tetradrachm (16.74g), Susa Start Price: 290.00High Bid: 250.00Estimate: 400.00 - 450.00 MACEDONIA: Alexander III, 336-323 BC, AR tetradrachm (16.74g), Susa, S-6724, head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress / Zeus seated on throne, holding eagle & scepter, BASI?EOS below, with Greek monogram above, Eabove, scratched on reverse, pleasing obverse, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 4 MACEDONIA: Alexander III, 336-323 BC, AR tetradrachm (17.05g), Ake-Ptolemais Start Price: 340.00Estimate: 450.00 - 550.00 MACEDONIA: Alexander III, 336-323 BC, AR tetradrachm (17.05g), Ake-Ptolemais, S-6723, head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress / Zeus seated on throne, holding eagle & scepter, mint abbreviation & date in Phoenician script below Zeus's extended arm (mostly unclear on this specimen), strong Very Fine.
Thumbnail 5 AKANTHOS: AR tetrobol (2.48g), 424-380 BC Start Price: 290.00Estimate: 400.00 - 450.00 AKANTHOS: AR tetrobol (2.48g), 424-380 BC, SNG ANS-47, BMC-36, forepart of kneeling bull left, head looking back, A above / shallow quadripartite incuse square. Sharp strike on an irregular flan, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 6 THASOS: AR stater (9.01g), ca. 500-463 BC Start Price: 400.00Estimate: 600.00 - 650.00 THASOS: AR stater (9.01g), ca. 500-463 BC, SNG Cop-1010, Le Rider-5, satyr advancing right, carrying protesting nymph / quadripartite incuse square, Fine to Very Fine.
Thumbnail 7 ATHENS: Anonymous, ca. 393-300 BC, AR tetradrachm (16.95g) Start Price: 270.00High Bid: 250.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 ATHENS: Anonymous, ca. 393-300 BC, AR tetradrachm (16.95g), S-2537, head of Athena right, eye in true profile / owl standing right, olive twig and crescent to left, ATE to right, some silver adhesions on reverse, Very Fine. Late issue, toward end of 4th century BC, without incluse square around the reverse, carelessly struck on oblong planchet.
Thumbnail 8 ATHENS: Anonymous, ca. 393-300 BC, AR tetradrachm (17.15g) Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 300.00 - 350.00 ATHENS: Anonymous, ca. 393-300 BC, AR tetradrachm (17.15g), S-2537, head of Athena right, eye in true profile / owl standing right, olive twig and crescent to left, ATE to right, two test marks on obverse, two on reverse, Fine. Late issue, toward end of 4th century BC, without incuse square around the reverse, carelessly struck on oblong planchet.
Thumbnail 9 ATHENS: Anonymous AR tetradrachm (17.17g), ca. 454-404 BC Start Price: 540.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 ATHENS: Anonymous AR tetradrachm (17.17g), ca. 454-404 BC, Kroll-8, SNG Cop-31, helmeted head of Athena right / ATE, owl standing right, head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, all within incuse square. Sharp strike on round flan, slight scratches on cheek and reverse field, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 10 SYRIA (SELEUCID KINGDOM): Seleukos II Kallinikos, 246-226 BC, AR tetradrachm (17.05g), North Mesopot Start Price: 220.00Estimate: 350.00 - 400.00 SYRIA (SELEUCID KINGDOM): Seleukos II Kallinikos, 246-226 BC, AR tetradrachm (17.05g), North Mesopotamian Mint, SC-724.6, SNG Spaer -, diademed head of Seleukos II, dotted border / BASI?EOS SE?EYKOY, Apollo standing left, holding arrow and resting elbow on tripod, monogram in left field, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 11 PHOENICIA: Anonymous, 2nd-1st Century BC, AR tetradrach Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 180.00Estimate: 120.00 - 150.00 PHOENICIA: Anonymous, 2nd-1st Century BC, AR tetradrachm (14.79g), Aradus, year 168 (=92/1 BC), BMC-221/222, turreted, veiled head of City Tyche right / Nike standing left, holding aphlaston and palm branch, in left field date (year 168 of the Aradian era) all within laurel wreath, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 12 ANCIENT ARABIA: Abi'el, late 3rd century BC, AE Drachm (3.73g), Southeast (Macai), Mleiha mint Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 440.00Estimate: 350.00 - 400.00 ANCIENT ARABIA: Abi'el, late 3rd century BC, AE Drachm (3.73g), Southeast (Macai), Mleiha mint, Potts-310, head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding staff with his left hand, right hand outstretched, upon which a horse stands right; date-palm and tri-fluked anchor in left field, Choice Extremely Fine. Imitating Alexander III of Macedon.
Thumbnail 13 ANCIENT ARABIA: Abi'el, late 3rd century BC, AR obol (1.05g), Southeast (Macai), Mleiha mint Start Price: 200.00Estimate: 300.00 - 350.00 ANCIENT ARABIA: Abi'el, late 3rd century BC, AR obol (1.05g), Southeast (Macai), Mleiha mint, Potts-314, BMC-, head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding staff with his left hand, right hand outstretched, upon which a horse stands right; date-palm and tri-fluked anchor in left field, Extremely Fine. Imitating Alexander III of Macedon.
Thumbnail 14 ANCIENT ARABIA: Abi'el, late 3rd century BC, AR obol (0.83g), Southeast (Macai), Mleiha mint Start Price: 200.00Estimate: 300.00 - 350.00 ANCIENT ARABIA: Abi'el, late 3rd century BC, AR obol (0.83g), Southeast (Macai), Mleiha mint, Potts-314, BMC-, head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding staff with his left hand, right hand outstretched, upon which a horse stands right; date-palm and tri-fluked anchor in left field, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 15 ANCIENT ARABIA: Abi'el, late 3rd century BC, AE tetradrachm (15.24g), Southeast (Macai), Mleiha mint Start Price: 170.00High Bid: 190.00Estimate: 225.00 - 275.00 ANCIENT ARABIA: Abi'el, late 3rd century BC, AE tetradrachm (15.24g), Southeast (Macai), Mleiha mint, Potts-417, head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding staff with his left hand, right hand outstretched, upon which a horse stands right; date-palm and tri-fluked anchor in left field, Very Fine. Imitating Alexander III of Macedon.
Thumbnail 16 ANCIENT ARABIA: Hadhramawt, late 3rd century BC, AR 1/4 unit (1.00g) Start Price: 250.00Estimate: 350.00 - 400.00 ANCIENT ARABIA: Hadhramawt, late 3rd century BC, AR 1/4 unit (1.00g), Munro Hay-1.1iii, helmeted head of Athena right; X on cheek / ATE, owl standing right, head facing, olive sprig and crescent above, Choice Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 17 ANCIENT ARABIA: Anonymous, late 3rd century BC, AR obol (1.83g), Gaza mint Start Price: 200.00Estimate: 275.00 - 325.00 ANCIENT ARABIA: Anonymous, late 3rd century BC, AR obol (1.83g), Gaza mint, BMC-, beardless male head right / ATE, owl standing right, head facing, olive sprig and crescent above, MC monogram behind, flower right, Choice Extremely Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 18 ANCIENT ARABIA: Anonymous, ca. 3rd-4th century AD, AE tetradrachm (4.50g) Start Price: 55.00High Bid: 70.00Estimate: 75.00 - 100.00 ANCIENT ARABIA: Anonymous, ca. 3rd-4th century AD, AE tetradrachm (4.50g), Potts-XXVII, uniface, debased geometric "Zeus seated", pellets & circles between the lines, About Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 19 ANCIENT ARABIA: Anonymous, ca. 3rd-5th century AD, AE obol (0.39g) Start Price: 55.00High Bid: 130.00Estimate: 75.00 - 100.00 ANCIENT ARABIA: Anonymous, ca. 3rd-5th century AD, AE obol (0.39g), Potts-XXXII, uniface, debased geometric "Zeus seated" reduced to just lines, dots and pellets, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, R.
Thumbnail 20 HIMYARITE: ‘Mdn Byn, mid-late 1st century AD, AR unit (1.30g), Raidan mint Start Price: 75.00Estimate: 100.00 - 140.00 HIMYARITE: ‘Mdn Byn, mid-late 1st century AD, AR unit (1.30g), Raidan mint, Munro Hay-, head left within circular torque ending in serpent’s head at top, monogram to left / head right, monogram to left, scepter to right, mint signature in ex, Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Thumbnail 21 KATABANIA: mid-late 1st century AD, AR unit (5.48g) Start Price: 130.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 175.00 - 225.00 KATABANIA: mid-late 1st century AD, AR unit (5.48g), Munro Hay-1.11i, laureate head right within wreath / owl standing right, head facing, on amphora, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Imitating Athenian New Style coinage.
Thumbnail 22 PARTHIAN KINGDOM: Mithradates II, c. 123-88 BC, AR drachm (4.02g) Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 120.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 PARTHIAN KINGDOM: Mithradates II, c. 123-88 BC, AR drachm (4.02g), Shore-85/88, bare-headed diademed bust left / seated archer, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 23 PARTHIAN KINGDOM: Mithradates II, c. 123-88 BC, AE dichalkon (3.96g), Rhagae mint Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 125.00 - 175.00 PARTHIAN KINGDOM: Mithradates II, c. 123-88 BC, AE dichalkon (3.96g), Rhagae mint, Sell-24.37, bearded and diademed bust left, M behind / horse's head right, legend around, Fine.
Thumbnail 24 PARTHIAN KINGDOM: Phraates III, c. 70-57 BC, AE dichalkon (2.94g), Ecbatana mint Start Price: 170.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 PARTHIAN KINGDOM: Phraates III, c. 70-57 BC, AE dichalkon (2.94g), Ecbatana mint, Sell-36.19 corr (Darius?), Shore-158 var, short bearded bust left, wearing necklet with medallion / horse right, legend around, Fine, R. Neither Sellwood or Shore list an obverse type without Nike behind the bust.
Thumbnail 25 PARTHIAN KINGDOM: Orodes II, c. 57-38 BC, AR drachm (4.07g), Nisa mint Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 110.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 PARTHIAN KINGDOM: Orodes II, c. 57-38 BC, AR drachm (4.07g), Nisa mint, Sell-47.32, short bearded bust left, star in front, crescent behind / archer seated left, holding bow over monogram, anchor behind throne, seven line legend, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 26 PARTHIAN KINGDOM: Mithradates V, 140, AR drachm (3.67g), Ecbatana mint Start Price: 130.00Estimate: 175.00 - 225.00 PARTHIAN KINGDOM: Mithradates V, 140, AR drachm (3.67g), Ecbatana mint, Sell-82.1 (Mithradated IV), Shore-425., bearded bust left, with wavy hair, wearing a tiara / archer enthroned right holding bow, monogram below, Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 27 PARTHIAN KINGDOM: Vologases IV, AD 147-191, AR drachm (3.86g), Ecbatana mint Start Price: 75.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 100.00 - 120.00 PARTHIAN KINGDOM: Vologases IV, AD 147-191, AR drachm (3.86g), Ecbatana mint, Sell-84.127, bearded bust left, wearing tiara with ear flaps, hooks on crest / archer enthroned right holding bow, monogram below, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 28 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Ardashir I, early, ca. 206-224, AR drachm (3.79g) Start Price: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,200.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Ardashir I, early, ca. 206-224, AR drachm (3.79g), G-1, Alram-657, bearded bust facing, with Parthian tiara / bust of Papak left, also with Parthian tiara, somewhat debased silver (very common for this type), coarse calligraphy, bold strike, choice Very Fine, RR. Struck before Ardashir achieved the Sasanian throne, as Ardashir V of Persis. The coarse and illegible obverse legends are well known. Cf. Busso Peus auction 378, lot 329, April 2004, with almost identical obverse.
Thumbnail 29 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Ardashir I, 224-241, AR drachm (4.36g) Start Price: 160.00High Bid: 170.00Estimate: 200.00 - 260.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Ardashir I, 224-241, AR drachm (4.36g), G-10, standard type (bust right / fire-altar), Very Fine.
Thumbnail 30 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Ardashir I, 224-241, AR hemidrachm (2.10g) Start Price: 160.00High Bid: 170.00Estimate: 200.00 - 260.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Ardashir I, 224-241, AR hemidrachm (2.10g), G-11, standard type (bust right / fire-altar), Fine to Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 31 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Shahpur I, 241-272, AR drachm (4.32g) Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 180.00Estimate: 130.00 - 160.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Shahpur I, 241-272, AR drachm (4.32g), G-23, no symbols around the fire, group of 3 pellets left of altar base, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 32 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Shahpur II, 309-379, lead unit (1.93g) Start Price: 95.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 130.00 - 160.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Shahpur II, 309-379, lead unit (1.93g), G-—, standard obverse, with undetermined ribbons / king's head above fire altar, 2 attendants, each holding a sword, bold strike on crudely shaped flan, Very Fine, RR. Design similar to the normal drachms, types G-102 & G-105.
Thumbnail 33 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Varahran I, 273-276, AR obol (0.73g) Start Price: 90.00High Bid: 140.00Estimate: 120.00 - 150.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Varahran I, 273-276, AR obol (0.73g), G-43, standard design, with altar attendants facing away from the fire, pleasing Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 34 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Varahran II, 276-293, AR drachm (4.22g) Start Price: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,000.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Varahran II, 276-293, AR drachm (4.22g), G-56, crowned bust of Varahran right, facing the bust of his son (prince portrait type-3) left / standard fire altar & 2 attendants facing away, diadem left and crescent right of flames, strong Very Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 35 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Shahpur II, 309-379, AR drachm (3.94g) Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 120.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Shahpur II, 309-379, AR drachm (3.94g), G-89, standard type, very early style, similar to his predecessor Hormizd II, but different crowns, attractive Very Fine to Extremely Fine, R.
Thumbnail 36 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Shahpur II, 309-379, AR drachm (4.18g) Start Price: 75.00Estimate: 100.00 - 140.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Shahpur II, 309-379, AR drachm (4.18g), G-106, head in fire on reverse, facing left, choice Very Fine.
Thumbnail 37 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Varahran IV, 388-389, AR drachm (3.48g), NM Start Price: 95.00Estimate: 120.00 - 160.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Varahran IV, 388-389, AR drachm (3.48g), NM, G-—, eastern imitation, with pseudo-inscriptions somewhat resembling brahmi script, strong Extremely Fine, R. Probably struck in the Gandhara region, early example of "Indo-Sasanian". Unlisted by Mitchiner & Göbl, but no longer rare. Cf. CNG Electronic Aucion 176, Nov 2007, lot 146, for further information.
Thumbnail 38 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Yazdigerd II, 438-457, AR drachm (4.09g), NM Start Price: 80.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Yazdigerd II, 438-457, AR drachm (4.09g), NM, G-160, Eastern issue, perhaps contemporary imitation, with completely blundered mint name and other characteristics, Extremely Fine, R.
Thumbnail 39 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Valkash, 484-488, AR drachm (3.89g), SYW, ND Start Price: 230.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Valkash, 484-488, AR drachm (3.89g), SYW, ND, G-179, unidentified mint name, Mint could be ST, rather oddly written, without the top portion of the T, with date area completely blank, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 40 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Zahmasp, 487-489, AR drachm (4.12g), WH (Veh-Ardashir), year 2 Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 275.00 - 350.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Zahmasp, 487-489, AR drachm (4.12g), WH (Veh-Ardashir), year 2, G-180, lovely strike, choice Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 41 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Kavad I, 2nd reign, 499-531, AE pashiz (0.31g), NM, ND Start Price: 170.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 220.00 - 280.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Kavad I, 2nd reign, 499-531, AE pashiz (0.31g), NM, ND, G-186, type 2, standard type, with no area left on reverse for mint & date, choice Very Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 42 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Kavad I, 488-531, AR obol (0.40g), NM, ND Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 180.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Kavad I, 488-531, AR obol (0.40g), NM, ND, G-184, standard type, struck during the first part of his reign, 488-497, blundered mint name, as is normal on the obol, Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 43 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Kavad I, 2nd reign, 499-531, AE unit (3.34g), NM, ND Start Price: 230.00High Bid: 280.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Kavad I, 2nd reign, 499-531, AE unit (3.34g), NM, ND, G-192, type 2 bust right, one star in obverse field / similar bust right, coarsely engraved legend in the margin, Good to Very Good, RR.
Thumbnail 44 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Hormizd IV, 579-590, AR drachm (3.89g), unknown mint, year 6 Start Price: 130.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Hormizd IV, 579-590, AR drachm (3.89g), unknown mint, year 6, G-200, Armenian style, with denomination of zwzan ("two zuz"), choice Very Fine, RR. The denomination appears in the space normally used for the mint name, followed by two letter, perhaps GY or something similar, for a possibly mint appreviation (cf. Zeno-106088 for a similar item).
Thumbnail 45 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Hormizd IV, 579-590, AR drachm, BHL (Balkh), year 11 Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 130.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Hormizd IV, 579-590, AR drachm, BHL (Balkh), year 11, G-200, rare mint, some weakness, bold mint & date, Extremely Fine. This is an actual Hormizd coin of Balkh, clear by the style and calligraphy, not the Tokharistan region imitations, which are almost always countermarked.
Thumbnail 46 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Khusraw II, 591-628, AR drachm (2.86g), WYH (Veh-Ardashir), year 24 Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 130.00Estimate: 110.00 - 140.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Khusraw II, 591-628, AR drachm (2.86g), WYH (Veh-Ardashir), year 24, G-209, with two unread Pahlavi countermarks on obverse, clipped down to weight of the post-reform Umayyad dirham, Very Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 47 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Khusro II, 591-628, AR drachm (3.35g), AW (Ahwaz), year 35 Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 110.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Khusro II, 591-628, AR drachm (3.35g), AW (Ahwaz), year 35, G-211, with three countermarks in obverse margin (#15, 38, 80), Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 48 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Khusraw II, 591-628, AE pashiz (0.64g), ART (Ardashir Khurra), year 35 Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 240.00 - 300.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Khusraw II, 591-628, AE pashiz (0.64g), ART (Ardashir Khurra), year 35, G-216, minor chip in planchet, superb strike, very clear mint & date, Extremely Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 49 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Kavad II, 628, AR drachm (4.14g), AHM (Hamadan), year 2 Start Price: 620.00High Bid: 620.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Kavad II, 628, AR drachm (4.14g), AHM (Hamadan), year 2, G-223, without crescent before bust on obverse, choice Extremely Fine, R.
Thumbnail 50 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Kavad II, 628, AR drachm (4.09g), AHM (Hamadan), year 2 Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Kavad II, 628, AR drachm (4.09g), AHM (Hamadan), year 2, G-223, with crescent before bust on obverse, Extremely Fine, R.
Thumbnail 51 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Hormizd V, 631-632, AR drachm (4.07g), WYHC (the Treasury), year 2 Start Price: 230.00High Bid: 230.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Hormizd V, 631-632, AR drachm (4.07g), WYHC (the Treasury), year 2, G-231, standard type, derived from type G-212 of Khusraw II, lovely Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
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Thumbnail 53 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Hormizd V, 631-632, AR drachm (3.94g), WYHC (the Treasury), year 2, G-230 Start Price: 270.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Hormizd V, 631-632, AR drachm (3.94g), WYHC (the Treasury), year 2, G-230, lovely Very Fine, R.
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Thumbnail 55 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Yazdigerd III, 632-651, AR drachm (4.12g), BN (possibly Bamm), year 16 Start Price: 230.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Yazdigerd III, 632-651, AR drachm (4.12g), BN (possibly Bamm), year 16, G-235, Tyler-Smith-51 (different dies), with pellet at 11h30 in reverse margin, choice Extremely Fine, R.
Thumbnail 56 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Yazdigerd III, 632-651, AR drachm (4.05g), SK (Sijistan), year 18 Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 120.00Estimate: 140.00 - 180.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Yazdigerd III, 632-651, AR drachm (4.05g), SK (Sijistan), year 18, G-235, Tyler-Smith-51 (different dies), lovely Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 57 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Yazdigerd III, 632-651, AR drachm (3.61g), NAR (Narmashir), year 20 Start Price: 160.00High Bid: 160.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 SASANIAN KINGDOM: Yazdigerd III, 632-651, AR drachm (3.61g), NAR (Narmashir), year 20, G-235, attribution to the city of Narmashir is tentative, but the mint is located in the Kirman province, minor stain on obverse, lovely strike, Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 58 ELYMAIS: Uncertain early Arsakid kings, late 1st century BC-early 2nd, AE Tetradrachm (15.02g) Start Price: 230.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 ELYMAIS: Uncertain early Arsakid kings, late 1st century BC-early 2nd, AE Tetradrachm (15.02g), van’t Haaff Type-10.3.1-1Da, BMC-12, diademed bust left, star in crescent above anchor with two crossbars / diademed bust left, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 59 ELYMAIS: Kamnaskires V, ca. 54-32 BC, AR Tetradrachm (15.31g) Start Price: 440.00High Bid: 520.00Estimate: 600.00 - 700.00 ELYMAIS: Kamnaskires V, ca. 54-32 BC, AR Tetradrachm (15.31g), van’t Haaff Type-9.1.1-7, Alram-463, diademed bust left, star above anchor / diademed bust left, uncertain date in exergue, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 60 ELYMAIS: Kamnaskires V, ca. 54-32 BC, AR Drachm (3.54g) Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 225.00 - 300.00 ELYMAIS: Kamnaskires V, ca. 54-32 BC, AR Drachm (3.54g), possibly unpublished, diademed bust left, star above anchor / club and lion's skin of Herakles, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, RRR.
Thumbnail 61 ELYMAIS: Kamnaskires V, ca. 54-32 BC, AR Hemidrachm (1.54g) Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 120.00 - 160.00 ELYMAIS: Kamnaskires V, ca. 54-32 BC, AR Hemidrachm (1.54g), Alram-465, BMC-9, diademed bust left / diademed bust left, Fine to Very Fine.
Thumbnail 62 ELYMAIS: Uncertain king, ca. 50-150, AE tetradrachm (15.45g) Start Price: 200.00Estimate: 260.00 - 320.00 ELYMAIS: Uncertain king, ca. 50-150, AE tetradrachm (15.45g), Van t'Haaff 10.3.1-1B, bust left, rosette-in-crescent, long anchor with 2 crossbars and pellet to left / blundered reverse, choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 63 ELYMAIS: Uncertain king, ca. 50-150, AE tetradrachm (14.84g) Start Price: 160.00Estimate: 200.00 - 280.00 ELYMAIS: Uncertain king, ca. 50-150, AE tetradrachm (14.84g), Van t'Haaff 10.3.1-2B, bust left, rosette-in-crescent, long anchor with 1 crossbar and no pellet / blundered reverse, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 64 ELYMAIS: Orodes II, ca. 120-160, AE tetradrachm (14.46g) Start Price: 160.00High Bid: 170.00Estimate: 200.00 - 280.00 ELYMAIS: Orodes II, ca. 120-160, AE tetradrachm (14.46g), Van t'Haaff 13.3, bust left, wearing tiara, his name to left / meaningless reverse, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 65 PERSIS KINGDOM: Vahbarz, 3rd century BC, AR obol (0.63g) Start Price: 160.00High Bid: 160.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 PERSIS KINGDOM: Vahbarz, 3rd century BC, AR obol (0.63g), Alram-529, Nelson—, head right, wearing kyrbasia / fire-altar, without the king left, standard to right, traces of text, some porosity on obverse, nicely struck reverse, Fine to Very Fine, RRR.
Thumbnail 66 PERSIS KINGDOM: Ardashir II, late 1st century BC, AR drachm (3.99g) Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 300.00 - 350.00 PERSIS KINGDOM: Ardashir II, late 1st century BC, AR drachm (3.99g), Alram-570, Nelson-598, bust left, monogram behind / king standing to right of fire-altar, holding scepter, some cleaning on obverse, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 67 PERSIS KINGDOM: Ardashir II, late 1st century BC, AR drachm (3.73g) Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 125.00 - 175.00 PERSIS KINGDOM: Ardashir II, late 1st century BC, AR drachm (3.73g), Alram-570/573, crowned king, star before bust, unread symbol behind / king right of fire-altar, crude planchet, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, R.
Thumbnail 68 PERSIS KINGDOM: Vahshir I, circa 1 AD, AR drachm (3.90g) Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 PERSIS KINGDOM: Vahshir I, circa 1 AD, AR drachm (3.90g), Alram-582, bust left / king standing to left of fire-altar, holding scepter, reverse very double-struck, lovely obverse, bold Very Fine.
Thumbnail 69 PERSIS KINGDOM: Manchihr III, 2nd century AD, AR hemidrachm (1.79g) Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 PERSIS KINGDOM: Manchihr III, 2nd century AD, AR hemidrachm (1.79g), Alram-644var, Nelson-617, bust left, legend behind / bust left, legend both sides, superb obverse, somewhat weak reverse (as usual for this denomination), nearly Extremely Fine, R.
Thumbnail 70 PERSIS KINGDOM: Shahpur, son of Papak, ca. 200-209, AR obol (0.48g) Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 PERSIS KINGDOM: Shahpur, son of Papak, ca. 200-209, AR obol (0.48g), Alram-653, Nelson-689, bearded bust of Shahpur left / bust of Papak left, ex-mounted, nice strike, pleasing portraits, About Very Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 71 PERSIS KINGDOM: Pakor I, 1st century AD, AR ½ drachm (1.86g) Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 120.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 PERSIS KINGDOM: Pakor I, 1st century AD, AR ½ drachm (1.86g), Alram-593, Nelson-616/619, head left, with plain diamond, similar on both sides, lovely well-centered strike, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 72 PERSIS KINGDOM: Pakor II, 1st century AD, AR drachm (3.76g) Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 140.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 PERSIS KINGDOM: Pakor II, 1st century AD, AR drachm (3.76g), Alram-592, Nelson-617, bust left, legend behind / same as obverse, choice Very Fine.
Thumbnail 73 PTOLEMAIS: Ptolemy IX, 116-106 BC, AR tetradrachm (13.30g), year 6 Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 140.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 PTOLEMAIS: Ptolemy IX, 116-106 BC, AR tetradrachm (13.30g), year 6, S-7821/22, SNG Cop 351, diademed bust, wearing aegis / eagle standing on thunderbolt, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 74 PTOLEMAIS: Ptolemy IX, 116-106 BC, AR tetradrachm (13.57g), year 9 Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 180.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 PTOLEMAIS: Ptolemy IX, 116-106 BC, AR tetradrachm (13.57g), year 9, S-7821/22, SNG Cop 353/355, diademed bust, wearing aegis / eagle standing on thunderbolt, choice Very Fine.
Thumbnail 75 PTOLEMAIS: Ptolemy IX, 116-106 BC, AR tetradrachm (13.02g), year 10 Start Price: 95.00High Bid: 85.00Estimate: 125.00 - 150.00 PTOLEMAIS: Ptolemy IX, 116-106 BC, AR tetradrachm (13.02g), year 10, S-7821/22, SNG Cop 357, diademed bust, wearing aegis / eagle standing on thunderbolt, pleasing Very Fine.
Thumbnail 76 PTOLEMAIS: Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos, 80-58 BC and 55-51 BC, AR Tetradrachm (12.89g), Paphos mint Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 95.00Estimate: 140.00 - 180.00 PTOLEMAIS: Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos, 80-58 BC and 55-51 BC, AR Tetradrachm (12.89g), Paphos mint, Svoronos-1849, SNG Cop-378, diademed head of Ptolemy I right wearing aegis / ?TO?EMAIOY BASI?EOS, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings closed; LG (year 3) - ?A, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Ptolemy XII was the father of the famous Cleopatra VII, the last Ptolemaic ruler of Egypt.
Thumbnail 77 PTOLEMAIS: Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos, 80-58 BC and 55-51 BC, AR Tetradrachm (14.07g), Paphos mint Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 120.00Estimate: 120.00 - 160.00 PTOLEMAIS: Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos, 80-58 BC and 55-51 BC, AR Tetradrachm (14.07g), Paphos mint, Svoronos-1854, SNG Cop-380, diademed head of Ptolemy I right wearing aegis / ?TO?EMAIOY BASI?EOS, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings closed; LI (year 7) - ?A, Very Fine. Ptolemy XII was the father of the famous Cleopatra VII, the last Ptolemaic ruler of Egypt.
Thumbnail 78 PTOLEMAIS: Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos, 1st reign, 80-58 BC, AR tetradrachm (14.12g), year 8 Start Price: 120.00High Bid: 160.00Estimate: 160.00 - 200.00 PTOLEMAIS: Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos, 1st reign, 80-58 BC, AR tetradrachm (14.12g), year 8, S-7846, SNG Cop 381, diademed bust, wearing aegis / eagle standing on thunderbolt, choice Very Fine.
Thumbnail 79 PTOLEMAIS: Cleopatra VII, 53-30 BC, AE 80 drachmai of Alexandreia (17.16g), ND Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 2,100.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 PTOLEMAIS: Cleopatra VII, 53-30 BC, AE 80 drachmai of Alexandreia (17.16g), ND, S-7955, SNG Cop 419/421, diademed & draped bust right / eagle standing, denomination ? (=80) to right, double cornucopiae to left, lovely Fine to Very Fine, RR. Unusually nice example of this rare and popular type, which is usually found in abysmal condition.
Thumbnail 80 AXUM: Ezanas, early 4th century, AR 0.56g Start Price: 160.00High Bid: 190.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 AXUM: Ezanas, early 4th century, AR 0.56g, M&J-39, bust right, name around / bust right in circle, title Basileus around, stained Very Fine. Struck before his conversion to Christianity circa 330.
Thumbnail 81 AXUM: Ebana, mid 5th century, AV unit (1.57g) Start Price: 480.00High Bid: 520.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 AXUM: Ebana, mid 5th century, AV unit (1.57g), MJ-71, crowned bust between two branches / bust with plain headdress between two branches, strong Very Fine.
Thumbnail 82 AXUM: Ebana, ca. 450+, AR 0.75g Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 190.00Estimate: 240.00 - 300.00 AXUM: Ebana, ca. 450+, AR 0.75g, M&J-74, crowned bust right / central square with gold filling, small chip, nice example, About Very Fine.
Thumbnail 83 ROMAN REPUBLIC: Cn. Lucretius Trio, 136 BC, AR Denarius (3.94g), Rome mint Start Price: 200.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 ROMAN REPUBLIC: Cn. Lucretius Trio, 136 BC, AR Denarius (3.94g), Rome mint, Crawford-237/1a, RSC-Lucretia 1, helmeted head of Roma right, TRIO behind, X below chin / the Dioscuri riding right, CN LVCR / ROMA in ex, Choice Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 84 ROMAN REPUBLIC: L. Roscius Fabatus, 64 BC, AR Denarius (3.94g), Rome mint Start Price: 130.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 175.00 - 225.00 ROMAN REPUBLIC: L. Roscius Fabatus, 64 BC, AR Denarius (3.94g), Rome mint, Crawford-412/1, RSC-Roscia 3, head of Juno Sospita clad in goat skin, L ROSCI below, helmeted decorated with bird's head behind / maiden feeding erect snake before her, harpa behind, FABATI in ex, Choice Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 85 ROMAN REPUBLIC: P. Accoleivs Lariscolus, 43 BC, AR Denarius (3.67g), Rome mint Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 140.00 - 180.00 ROMAN REPUBLIC: P. Accoleivs Lariscolus, 43 BC, AR Denarius (3.67g), Rome mint, Crawford-486/1, RSC-Accoleia 1, P. ACCOLEIVS LARISCOLVS, draped bust of Diana Nemorensis right, banker's mark on face; reverse triple cultus statue of Diana Nemorensis facing, supporting a beam, above which are five cypress trees, the statue on the left holds a poppy, that on the right a lily, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 86 ROMAN EMPIRE: Augustus, 27 BC-14 AD, AR Denarius (3.73g), Lugdunum mint, 2 BC-12 AD Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 ROMAN EMPIRE: Augustus, 27 BC-14 AD, AR Denarius (3.73g), Lugdunum mint, 2 BC-12 AD, RIC-207, RSC-43, CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, laureate head right / AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing facing; shields and spears between; simpulum and lituus above; C L CAESARES in ex, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 87 ROMAN EMPIRE: Tiberius, 14-37 AD, AR denarius (3.62g), Lugdunum Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 250.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 ROMAN EMPIRE: Tiberius, 14-37 AD, AR denarius (3.62g), Lugdunum, RIC-30, bust right / PONTIF MAXIM, Livia seated r., single line beneath throne, choice Very Fine.
Thumbnail 88 ROMAN EMPIRE: Claudius, 41-54 AD, AE As (10.33g), Rome mint, 41-50 Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 275.00 - 325.00 ROMAN EMPIRE: Claudius, 41-54 AD, AE As (10.33g), Rome mint, 41-50, RIC-97, BMCRE-145, TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, bare head left / LIBERTAS AVGVSTA S C, Libertas standing facing, head right, holding pileus and extending left arm, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 89 ROMAN EMPIRE: Vespasian, 69-79 AD, AR Denarius (3.53g), Rome mint, 74 Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 170.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 ROMAN EMPIRE: Vespasian, 69-79 AD, AR Denarius (3.53g), Rome mint, 74, RIC-75, RSC-362, IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right; reverse PON MAX TR P COS V, winged caduceus, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 90 ROMAN EMPIRE: Hadrian, 117-138 AD, AR Denarius (3.46g), Rome mint, 125-128 Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 110.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 ROMAN EMPIRE: Hadrian, 117-138 AD, AR Denarius (3.46g), Rome mint, 125-128, RIC-183, RSC-361, HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, laureate and draped bust right / COS III, Victory seated left holding wreath and palm, Choice Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 91 ROMAN EMPIRE: Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD, AR Denarius (3.41g), Rome mint, 149-150 Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 120.00 - 140.00 ROMAN EMPIRE: Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD, AR Denarius (3.41g), Rome mint, 149-150, RIC-188, RSC-264, ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XIII, laureate head right / COS IIII, Fortuna standing facing, head right, holding rudder on globe and cornucopia, About Uncirculated.
Thumbnail 92 ROMAN EMPIRE: Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, AR Denarius (3.60g), Rome mint, after 168 Start Price: 110.00Estimate: 130.00 - 160.00 ROMAN EMPIRE: Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, AR Denarius (3.60g), Rome mint, after 168, RIC-351 (A.Pius), RSC-32, DIVA FAVSTINA, Draped bust right / AETERNITAS, Aeternitas standing facing, head left, holding veil and globe, About Uncirculated.
Thumbnail 93 ROMAN EMPIRE: Clodius Albinus, 195-197 AD, AR Denarius (3.31g), Rome mint, 194-195 Start Price: 170.00High Bid: 170.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 ROMAN EMPIRE: Clodius Albinus, 195-197 AD, AR Denarius (3.31g), Rome mint, 194-195, RIC-4, RSC-15, D CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES, bare head right / FELICITAS COS II, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and long scepter, Fine to Very Fine, R, ex. William F. Spengler.
Thumbnail 94 ROMAN EMPIRE: Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD, AR Denarius (3.27g), Rome mint, 203 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 140.00 - 160.00 ROMAN EMPIRE: Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD, AR Denarius (3.27g), Rome mint, 203, RIC-266, RSC-222, SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right / INDVLGENTIA AVGG IN CARTH, Dea Caelestis riding lion right, holding thunderbolt and scepter; below, water gushing right from rocks, Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Thumbnail 95 ROMAN EMPIRE: Caracalla, 198-217 AD, AR Denarius (3.1g), Rome mint, 207 Start Price: 90.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 120.00 - 140.00 ROMAN EMPIRE: Caracalla, 198-217 AD, AR Denarius (3.1g), Rome mint, 207, RIC-92, RSC-434, ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate bust right / PONTIF TR P X COS II, Securitas seated right on crossed cornucopiae, propping head on right hand, scepter in left, altar at feet, Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Thumbnail 96 ROMAN EMPIRE: Caracalla, 198-217 AD, AR Denarius (3.68g), Rome mint, 209 Start Price: 95.00Estimate: 120.00 - 160.00 ROMAN EMPIRE: Caracalla, 198-217 AD, AR Denarius (3.68g), Rome mint, 209, RIC-158, RSC-128, ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right / LIBERALITAS AVG VI, Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopia, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 97 ROMAN EMPIRE: Elagabalus, 218-222 AD, AR Denarius (2.70g), Rome mint, 220-221 Start Price: 75.00Estimate: 100.00 - 130.00 ROMAN EMPIRE: Elagabalus, 218-222 AD, AR Denarius (2.70g), Rome mint, 220-221, RIC-125, RSC-120, IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind / PAX AVGVSTI, Pax advancing left, holding branch and scepter, Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. William F. Spengler.
Thumbnail 98 ROMAN EMPIRE: Maximinus I, 235-238 AD, AR Denarius (3.18g), Rome mint, 235-236 Start Price: 130.00Estimate: 180.00 - 220.00 ROMAN EMPIRE: Maximinus I, 235-238 AD, AR Denarius (3.18g), Rome mint, 235-236, RIC-16, RSC-99, IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind / VICTORIA AVG, Victory advancing right holding branch and wreath, About Uncirculated, ex. William F. Spengler.
Thumbnail 99 BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Heraclius, 610-641, AV solidus (4.39g), Constantinople Start Price: 440.00High Bid: 460.00Estimate: 600.00 - 700.00 BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Heraclius, 610-641, AV solidus (4.39g), Constantinople, S-736, facing busts of Heraclius & his son Constantine, cross to upper right / cross potent on steps, letter N to right, interesting graffiti in reverse field, superb strike, especially the obverse, choice Very Fine. Officina E.
Thumbnail 100 BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Constans II, 641-668, AV solidus (4.24g), Constantinople Start Price: 360.00High Bid: 340.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Constans II, 641-668, AV solidus (4.24g), Constantinople, S-977, facing bust of Constans, long beard & moustache / cross potent on steps, star to right, minor graffiti in fields, lovely Very Fine. Officina B.
Thumbnail 101 BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Manuel I Comnenus, 1143-1180, AV hyperpyron (2.89g), Constantinople Start Price: 400.00Estimate: 550.00 - 650.00 BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Manuel I Comnenus, 1143-1180, AV hyperpyron (2.89g), Constantinople, S-1956, bust of Christ facing / Manuel standing, holding labarum & globus with patriachal cross, attractive Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 102 SCYTHIANS: Anonymous coinage, 110-100 BC, AR Square Hemidrachm (1.17g), Arachosia mint Start Price: 110.00Estimate: 140.00 - 160.00 SCYTHIANS: Anonymous coinage, 110-100 BC, AR Square Hemidrachm (1.17g), Arachosia mint, Senior-A17.3, horse right, head looking left / Nike right, holding wreath and palm, Choice Very Fine, ex. William F. Spengler.
Thumbnail 103 SOGDIANA: Anonymous, ca. 700-730, AR "mug" drachm (3.10g) Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 125.00 - 175.00 SOGDIANA: Anonymous, ca. 700-730, AR "mug" drachm (3.10g), cf. our Auction 11, lots 100-101, Bukharkhudat type crowned bust right, Sogdian legend before / attendants flanking fire altar, highly stylized, crude Extremely Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 104 HEPHTHALITE: Anonymous, 5th century, AR drachm (4.09g) Start Price: 220.00Estimate: 225.00 - 275.00 HEPHTHALITE: Anonymous, 5th century, AR drachm (4.09g), G-31, bust reign, derived from the Sasanian Varahran IV (388-399 AD) / fire-altar, flanked by two attendants facing the altar, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 105 HEPHTHALITE: Khingila, ca. 440-490, AV stater (7.12g) Start Price: 2,000.00Estimate: 2,800.00 - 3,200.00 HEPHTHALITE: Khingila, ca. 440-490, AV stater (7.12g), G-85, king standing, facing to left, sacrificing at altar, holding scepter, tamgha to right / traces of Siva & bull, lovely Very Fine, RR. The reverse is never clear, but the overall type is derived from the Siva & bull Kushan staters.
Thumbnail 106 HEPHTHALITE: Nezak Malka series, ca. 476-570, AE unit (3.77g) Start Price: 65.00High Bid: 70.00Estimate: 85.00 - 115.00 HEPHTHALITE: Nezak Malka series, ca. 476-570, AE unit (3.77g), G-150, bust right, holding floral object in right hand, Brahmi sri above, uniface, superb portrait, choice Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 107 HEPHTHALITE: Anonmyous, ca. 6th-7th Century, AV bractea Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,000.00 HEPHTHALITE: Anonmyous, ca. 6th-7th Century, AV bracteate (0.36g), diademed Hunnic style bust right, wearing necklace, unread cursive Greek inscription before, uniface, two holes, crude Extremely Fine, RRR. Often these gold imitations are uniface, thin, light weight bracteates and have been found across the Eastern Silk Road in burials. This example was found in Afghanistan and is the second we have seen in the Hunnic style.
Thumbnail 108 HEPHTHALITE: Shahi Tigin, circa 690s-700s, AR drachm (3.34g), Khorasan, AH77 Start Price: 360.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 HEPHTHALITE: Shahi Tigin, circa 690s-700s, AR drachm (3.34g), Khorasan, AH77, G-208, Mitch-1566/67, Turkish bust right / facing bust of the sun-god, trilingual inscriptions in Pahlavi, Bactrian & Sanskrit, superb strike, lovely Extremely Fine, R. Ex. Wm. F. Spengler.
Thumbnail 109 HEPHTHALITE: Nezak Malka type, 6th century AD, medium AE unit (2.71g) Start Price: 80.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 HEPHTHALITE: Nezak Malka type, 6th century AD, medium AE unit (2.71g), G-228, standard bust left, based on Sasanian prototypes / fire-altar, 2 attendants, their heads replaced by large circles, choice Very Fine.
Thumbnail 110 HEPHTHALITE: Nezak Malka series, 6th century, AE unit (2.18g) Start Price: 80.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 HEPHTHALITE: Nezak Malka series, 6th century, AE unit (2.18g), G-229, legend right of bust on obverse largely replaced by a branch, pointed upwards, superb example, choice Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 111 HEPHTHALITE: Nezak Malka series, 7th century, AE broad style (3.28g) Start Price: 80.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 HEPHTHALITE: Nezak Malka series, 7th century, AE broad style (3.28g), G-231, copper issue associated with the silver Göbl-225 of the Nezak Malka series, tamgha only on reverse, very nice strike with broad margin between the 2 circles that surround the tamgha, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 112 HEPHTHALITE: Nezak Malka type, 6th century AD, small AE unit (1.13g) Start Price: 75.00Estimate: 100.00 - 120.00 HEPHTHALITE: Nezak Malka type, 6th century AD, small AE unit (1.13g), G-233, standard bust left, text replaced by fish-like ornament / fire-altar, traces of attendants, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 113 HEPHTHALITE: Vakhu Deva, very early 7th century, AR drachm (3.07g) Start Price: 130.00Estimate: 175.00 - 225.00 HEPHTHALITE: Vakhu Deva, very early 7th century, AR drachm (3.07g), G-244, trilingual, with one countermark (tamgha), trace of gold plug, nice Very Fine.
Thumbnail 114 HEPHTHALITE: Vakhu Deva, very early 7th century, AR drachm (2.98g) Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 130.00 - 160.00 HEPHTHALITE: Vakhu Deva, very early 7th century, AR drachm (2.98g), G-244, trilingual, with 2 countermarks (tamgha & crossbar), never plugged, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 115 HEPHTHALITE: Shahi kings, 8th century, AE fraction (1.10g) Start Price: 110.00Estimate: 150.00 - 180.00 HEPHTHALITE: Shahi kings, 8th century, AE fraction (1.10g), G-256A, king about ¼ to the right, 2-trident crown, holding banner / standard late Sasanian reverse, but with 2 highly stylized attendants, choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine, R.
Thumbnail 116 HEPHTHALITE: Peroz style, ca. 720-740, AR drachm (3.79g), blundered mint Start Price: 95.00Estimate: 125.00 - 175.00 HEPHTHALITE: Peroz style, ca. 720-740, AR drachm (3.79g), blundered mint, G-263, Tokharestan region, style derived from Khusro I (531-579), highly stylized, plain crescents in obverse margin, choice Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 117 HEPHTHALITE: Peroz imitation, ca. 480-500, AR drachm (3.93g) Start Price: 65.00Estimate: 90.00 - 120.00 HEPHTHALITE: Peroz imitation, ca. 480-500, AR drachm (3.93g), G-"W287", very early imitation, before the addition of 4 pellets in obverse margin, cf. Zeno-80418, empty at places of mint & date, Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 118 ARAB-SASANIAN: Yazdigerd type, 652-668, AR drachm (4.11g), SK (Sijistan), frozen year 20 Start Price: 75.00High Bid: 130.00Estimate: 100.00 - 125.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: Yazdigerd type, 652-668, AR drachm (4.11g), SK (Sijistan), frozen year 20, A-1, superb strike, from slightly worn dies, some luster, choice Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Thumbnail 119 ARAB-SASANIAN: Yazdigerd type, 652-668, AR drachm (4.05g), SK (Sijistan), frozen year 20 Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 160.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: Yazdigerd type, 652-668, AR drachm (4.05g), SK (Sijistan), frozen year 20, A-1, nice strike on a broad flan, lightly cleaned, choice Very Fine.
Thumbnail 120 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd Allah b. 'Amir, ca. 661-664, AR drachm (3.98g), DP (Fasa), AH43 Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd Allah b. 'Amir, ca. 661-664, AR drachm (3.98g), DP (Fasa), AH43, A-6, pellet at 8h30 in reverse margin, minor stain, nice even strike, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 121 ARAB-SASANIAN: Mu'awiya, 661-680, AR drachm (4.05g), DA (Darabjird), frozen year 43 Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 320.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: Mu'awiya, 661-680, AR drachm (4.05g), DA (Darabjird), frozen year 43, A-14, struck circa AH52-54, but with frozen year 43, scratches in the margin, probably due to modern cleaning, Extremely Fine, R. This is the first Islamic coin to bear the name of the caliph, Mu'awiya, who ruled AH41-60. No other coin types bear his name.
Thumbnail 122 ARAB-SASANIAN: Mu'awiya, 661-680, AR drachm (3.97g), DAP (Fasa), frozen year 43 Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 660.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: Mu'awiya, 661-680, AR drachm (3.97g), DAP (Fasa), frozen year 43, A-14, lightly scratched on both sides (cleaning?), bold strike, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 123 ARAB-SASANIAN: Ziyad b. Abi Sufyan, 665-673, AR drachm (3.39g), AYR (Susa), AH52 Start Price: 170.00High Bid: 440.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: Ziyad b. Abi Sufyan, 665-673, AR drachm (3.39g), AYR (Susa), AH52, A-8, clipped down to later standard, probably for the Tukharistan region, countermarked with Baktrian word (Göbl #38), Very Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 124 ARAB-SASANIAN: Ziyad b. Abi Sufyan, 665-673, AR drachm (3.77g), DAP (Fasa), frozen year 43 Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 120.00Estimate: 140.00 - 160.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: Ziyad b. Abi Sufyan, 665-673, AR drachm (3.77g), DAP (Fasa), frozen year 43, A-8, choice Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 125 ARAB-SASANIAN: Khusraw type, ca. 666-670, AR drachm (3.94g), Yazd, AH49 Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 270.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: Khusraw type, ca. 666-670, AR drachm (3.94g), Yazd, AH49, A-5, W-24, with rabbi in 3rd quadrant of obverse margin, anonymous issue of Ziyad b. Abi Sufyan before he dared insert his own name, nice Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 126 ARAB-SASANIAN: Khusraw type, ca. 666-670, AR drachm (3.56g), MY (Mishan), AH49 Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 270.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: Khusraw type, ca. 666-670, AR drachm (3.56g), MY (Mishan), AH49, A-5, with rabbi in the 3rd quadrant of the obverse margin, which indicated that this was an issue of Ziyad b. Abi Sufyan, triplet of pellets at 11h30 in reverse margin, lovely Very Fine, R. Date given as NWAChHL in Pahlavi for 49.
Thumbnail 127 ARAB-SASANIAN: Khusraw type, ca. 666-670, AR drachm (3.66g), SK (Sijistan), AH48 Start Price: 110.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: Khusraw type, ca. 666-670, AR drachm (3.66g), SK (Sijistan), AH48, A-5, issued by Ziyad b. Abi Sufyan before he placed his own name on the obverse in AH50, pleasing Very Fine.
Thumbnail 128 ARAB-SASANIAN: Khusraw type, 666, AR drachm (3.00g), BYSh (Bishapur), AH47 Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: Khusraw type, 666, AR drachm (3.00g), BYSh (Bishapur), AH47, A-C6, with bism Allah al-malik in obverse margin, heavily cleaned, clipped to later standard, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 129 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Ubayd Allah b. Ziyad, 673-683, AR drachm (4.05g), BCRA (al-Basra), AH60 Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 120.00 - 160.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Ubayd Allah b. Ziyad, 673-683, AR drachm (4.05g), BCRA (al-Basra), AH60, A-12, 4 pellets after bism Allah, About Uncirculated.
Thumbnail 130 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Ubayd Allah b. Ziyad, 673-683, AR drachm (3.54g), BCRA (al-Basra), AH63 Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 95.00Estimate: 110.00 - 150.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Ubayd Allah b. Ziyad, 673-683, AR drachm (3.54g), BCRA (al-Basra), AH63, A-12, 3 pellets after bism Allah, About Uncirculated.
Thumbnail 131 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Ubayd Allah b. Ziyad, 673-683, AR drachm (4.00g), GD (Jayy), AH62 Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 95.00Estimate: 130.00 - 170.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Ubayd Allah b. Ziyad, 673-683, AR drachm (4.00g), GD (Jayy), AH62, A-12, monogram at 2h30 in obverse margin, light scratching in reverse margin, bold strike, bold Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 132 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Ubayd Allah b. Ziyad, 673-683, AR drachm (3.95g), KRMAN-[N]AR (Narmashir), AH63 Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 440.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Ubayd Allah b. Ziyad, 673-683, AR drachm (3.95g), KRMAN-[N]AR (Narmashir), AH63, A-12, triplet of pellets after bism Allah in ObQ2, choice Very Fine, R. The second N of the full mint name was omitted by the engraver.
Thumbnail 133 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd Allah b. al-Zubayr, 680-692, AR dirham (4.17g), DA (Darabjird), YE53 Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd Allah b. al-Zubayr, 680-692, AR dirham (4.17g), DA (Darabjird), YE53, A-16, monogram at 11h50 in reverse margin, Extremely Fine. The digit "three"somewhat abbreviated, tentatively read as SH for three, instead of the normal SYH.
Thumbnail 134 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd Allah b. al-Zubayr, 680-692, AR drachm (3.99g), DA+GH (Jahrum), YE60 Start Price: 65.00High Bid: 75.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd Allah b. al-Zubayr, 680-692, AR drachm (3.99g), DA+GH (Jahrum), YE60, A-16, very lightly crinkled, nice strike, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 135 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd Allah b. al-Zubayr, 680-692, AR drachm (3.95g), DA+GH (Jahrum), YE60 (=AH72) Start Price: 170.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd Allah b. al-Zubayr, 680-692, AR drachm (3.95g), DA+GH (Jahrum), YE60 (=AH72), A-16, some very light scratches in margins, mint name in usual position, strong Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 136 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd Allah b. al-Zubayr, 680-692, AR drachm (2.94g), KRMAN (Kirman), AH65 Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 130.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd Allah b. al-Zubayr, 680-692, AR drachm (2.94g), KRMAN (Kirman), AH65, A-16, contemporary imitation, probably from the far-eastern region, perhaps local strike in the Hephthalite or some other related locale, Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 137 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd Allah b. al-Zubayr, 680-692, AR drachm (3.96g), ST (Istakhr), AH63 Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd Allah b. al-Zubayr, 680-692, AR drachm (3.96g), ST (Istakhr), AH63, A-16, three pellets around the 3h star-and-crescent in the reverse margin, Pahlavi letter M at 2h30 in obverse margin, Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 138 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd al-Malik b. Marwan, 685-705, AR dirham (4.09g), DA+P (Fasa), YE60 Start Price: 250.00Estimate: 275.00 - 375.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd al-Malik b. Marwan, 685-705, AR dirham (4.09g), DA+P (Fasa), YE60, A-32, pellet at 11h30 in reverse margin, P of mint name to left of altar base, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 139 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd al-Malik b. Marwan, 685-705, AR drachm (4.09g), DA +P (Fasa), YE60 (=AH72) Start Price: 170.00High Bid: 180.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd al-Malik b. Marwan, 685-705, AR drachm (4.09g), DA +P (Fasa), YE60 (=AH72), A-32, pellet at 11h30 in reverse margin, attractive Very Fine. This type, struck at Darabjird and its two nearby sattelite cities, Fasa & Jahrum, is the only available silver Islamic in the name of the caliph 'Abd al-Malik. The only other and even more available coins bearing his name are the copper Standing Caliph fulus from various Syrian mints.
Thumbnail 140 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd al-Malik b. 'Abd Allah, 685-686, AR drachm (3.96g), BYSh (Bishapur), AH67 Start Price: 750.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd al-Malik b. 'Abd Allah, 685-686, AR drachm (3.96g), BYSh (Bishapur), AH67, A-20, lovely example of this rare type, choice Extremely Fine, RR. Drachms of this governor are the first Islamic coins to bear the inscription muhammad rasul Allah, which appears in ObQ3.
Thumbnail 141 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd al-Malik b. 'Abd Allah, 685-686, AR drachm (4.02g), BYSh (Bishapur), AH69 Start Price: 120.00High Bid: 320.00Estimate: 160.00 - 200.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd al-Malik b. 'Abd Allah, 685-686, AR drachm (4.02g), BYSh (Bishapur), AH69, A-20, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 142 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Atiya b. al-Aswad, fl. 689-696, AR drachm (3.95g), KRMAN-SRCN, AH72 Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 480.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: 'Atiya b. al-Aswad, fl. 689-696, AR drachm (3.95g), KRMAN-SRCN, AH72, A-28, mint name somewhat doublestruck, triplet of pellets at 2h30 in obverse margin, single pellets at 8h30 & 9h30 in reverse margin, Extremely Fine, R. The SRCN mint has been suggested as either Hurjand or Sirjan, both in Kirman province.
Thumbnail 143 ARAB-SASANIAN: Khalid b. 'Abd Allah, ca. 692-694, AR drachm (3.22g), AH73 Start Price: 200.00Estimate: 275.00 - 350.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: Khalid b. 'Abd Allah, ca. 692-694, AR drachm (3.22g), AH73, A-24, with muhammad rasul Allah in ObQ3, bold Very Fine.
Thumbnail 144 ARAB-SASANIAN: al-Muhallab b. Abi Sufra, ca. 694-698, AE pashiz (0.55g), NM, ND Start Price: 170.00High Bid: 360.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: al-Muhallab b. Abi Sufra, ca. 694-698, AE pashiz (0.55g), NM, ND, A-31E, Gyselen-23, facing portrait both sides, name MWHALP in Pahlavi very clear to right of obverse, some corrosion spots, mainly on obverse, lovely strike, About Very Fine, RRR. Derived from the so-called Anahita drachm of the Sasanian ruler Khusro II (Göbl 218-219), but with the obverse facing portrait dressed in clothing probably reflecting some degree of Byzantine influence on copper coinage in Iran.
Thumbnail 145 ARAB-SASANIAN: al-Muhallab b. Abi Sufra, ca. 694-698, AR dirham (3.81g), BYSh (Bishapur), AH75 Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 185.00 - 225.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: al-Muhallab b. Abi Sufra, ca. 694-698, AR dirham (3.81g), BYSh (Bishapur), AH75, A-31, pellet before the mint name, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 146 ARAB-SASANIAN: Anonymous, ca. 680-700, AE pashiz (1.21g), NM, ND Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 180.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: Anonymous, ca. 680-700, AE pashiz (1.21g), NM, ND, A-49K, standard Khusro II design, but with stylized crown on obverse, clear but undeciphered text at left of reverse field, Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 147 ARAB-SASANIAN: Anonymous, AE pashiz (0.88g), ST (Istakhr), year 80? Start Price: 620.00High Bid: 660.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: Anonymous, AE pashiz (0.88g), ST (Istakhr), year 80? A-A42var, Gyselen-19var, standard late Sasanian bust right, MNSR (probably for Mansur) as the name to the right, Pahlavi APD in 3rd quadrant of obverse margin / fire-altar without attendants, mint right, date left, date somewhat unclear but likely HFTAT for 80., choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine, RRR.
Thumbnail 148 ARAB-SASANIAN: Anonymous, AE fals (0.93g), ST (Istakhr), ND Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 340.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: Anonymous, AE fals (0.93g), ST (Istakhr), ND, A-E46, Gyselen-120, standard Sasanian style of Khusraw II, undated, with mint name engraved where the date normally appears, very well-survived example, with clear legends on both sides, lovely Very Fine to Extremely Fine, RR. With bism Allah / rabbi in 2nd and 3rd obverse margin quadrants.
Thumbnail 149 ARAB-SASANIAN: Anonymous, AE pashiz (0.96g), NM, ND Start Price: 270.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: Anonymous, AE pashiz (0.96g), NM, ND, A-E46var, Gyselen-120var, standard Sasanian style of Khusraw II, blundered date & mint, somewhat coarse engraving throughout, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, RR. With bism Allah / rabbi in 2nd and 3rd obverse margin quadrants.
Thumbnail 150 ARAB-SASANIAN: Anonymous, AE pashiz (0.88g), NM, ND Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 230.00Estimate: 300.00 - 350.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: Anonymous, AE pashiz (0.88g), NM, ND, A-E46var, Gyselen-120var, standard Sasanian style of Khusraw II, blundered date & mint, somewhat coarse engraving throughout, About Very Fine, RR. Possibly without bism Allah, unless it is simply off-flan.
Thumbnail 151 ARAB-SASANIAN: Anonymous, ca. 690-710, AE fals (0.47g), NM Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 260.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: Anonymous, ca. 690-710, AE fals (0.47g), NM, A-43B, Gyselen-85var, Byzantine style, two facing busts / patriarchal cross on steps, as Gyselen-85 but without star & crescent to left & right of the cross, About Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 152 ARAB-SASANIAN: Anonymous, ca. 700-720, AE pashiz (2.94g), Zaranj, ND Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 ARAB-SASANIAN: Anonymous, ca. 700-720, AE pashiz (2.94g), Zaranj, ND, A-49, Sasanian bust / Pahlavi text with mint name in Arabic above, Fine, R.
Thumbnail 153 TABARISTAN: Sa'id b. Da'laj, 776-778, AR 1/2 dirham (1.86g), Tabaristan, PYE126 Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 TABARISTAN: Sa'id b. Da'laj, 776-778, AR ½ dirham (1.86g), Tabaristan, PYE126, A-59, with the ruler's patronymic bin da'laj beneath his name, Extremely Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 154 TABARISTAN: Mihran, 786, AR 1/2 dirham (1.53g), Tabaristan, PYE135 Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 2,800.00Estimate: 500.00 - 700.00 TABARISTAN: Mihran, 786, AR ½ dirham (1.53g), Tabaristan, PYE135, A-62, few minor spots of corrosion, mostly on reverse, Extremely Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 155 TABARISTAN: Jarir, 786-788, AR 1/2 dirham (2.02g), Tabaristan, PYE136 Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 110.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 TABARISTAN: Jarir, 786-788, AR ½ dirham (2.02g), Tabaristan, PYE136, A-63, governor's name in standard place right of portrait, some original luster, About Uncirculated.
Thumbnail 156 TABARISTAN: Jarir, 786-788, AR 1/2 drachm (2.04g), Tabaristan, PYE135 Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 260.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 TABARISTAN: Jarir, 786-788, AR ½ drachm (2.04g), Tabaristan, PYE135, A-63, bold Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Thumbnail 157 TABARISTAN: Jarir, 786-788, AR 1/2 dirham (1.95g), Tabaristan, PYE135 Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 110.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 TABARISTAN: Jarir, 786-788, AR ½ dirham (1.95g), Tabaristan, PYE135, A-64, governor's name in 3rd quadrant of obverse margin, very minor stain (no corrosion), Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 158 TABARISTAN: Ma'add, 789, AR 1/2 dirham (1.64g), Tabaristan, PYE138 Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 320.00Estimate: 275.00 - 325.00 TABARISTAN: Ma'add, 789, AR ½ dirham (1.64g), Tabaristan, PYE138, A-66, governor's name in standard place right of portrait, heavy porosity both sides, Very Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 159 EASTERN SISTAN: Khusro type, ca. 680s-690s, AR drachm (3.89g), SK (Sijistan), AH"60" Start Price: 90.00High Bid: 210.00Estimate: 110.00 - 150.00 EASTERN SISTAN: Khusro type, ca. 680s-690s, AR drachm (3.89g), SK (Sijistan), AH"60", A-P75, blundered date, good Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 160 EASTERN SISTAN: Salih Rida, ca. 780s, AR drachm (2.38g), SK (Sijistan), ND Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 520.00Estimate: 225.00 - 275.00 EASTERN SISTAN: Salih Rida, ca. 780s, AR drachm (2.38g), SK (Sijistan), ND, A-89D, cleaned About Very Fine, S.
Thumbnail 161 ARAB-ARMENIAN: Muhammad, ca. 700, AR zuzun (3.23g), "AY", "year 4" Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,400.00 ARAB-ARMENIAN: Muhammad, ca. 700, AR zuzun (3.23g), "AY", "year 4", A-E97var, with the pseudo-mint-name AY in place of the denomination ZWZWN to right of reverse field, unusual symbol at 6h30 in obverse margin, waf in ObQ2, lovely Very Fine to Extremely Fine, RRR. The phrase ARM or ARMAN is not engraved on this example, replaced by a peculiar unidentified symbol behind the ruler's bust. The form of the name muhammad right of the bust is unclear, due to die-damage (not damage to the coin).
Thumbnail 162 ARAB-ARMENIAN: Muhammad, ca. 700, AR zuzun (2.85g), NM, ND Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 ARAB-ARMENIAN: Muhammad, ca. 700, AR zuzun (2.85g), NM, ND, A-F97, inscribed muhammad in Arabic in ObQ2 and in Pahlavi (blundered) before the king's bust, totally blundered and meaningless mint & date, Very Fine, RRR. Armenian imitative issue, derived from the Arabicized version of the Khusro II drachm. Cf. Zeno-101112 for a similar version.
Thumbnail 163 ARAB-BYZANTINE: Anonymous, ca. 680s, AE fals (4.18g), NM, ND Start Price: 420.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 600.00 - 700.00 ARAB-BYZANTINE: Anonymous, ca. 680s, AE fals (4.18g), NM, ND, A-3523A, Foss-31, cf. Walker-ASK.6, muhammad left of standing emperor, ba'd ("good") below the M on the reverse, Very Fine, RRR. Foss suggests that they should have been minted in Palestine, east or west of the Jordan River. He suggest a much earlier date, ca. 647-658, which may well be possible.
Thumbnail 164 ARAB-BYZANTINE: Two Standing Figures, ca. 680s, AE fals (4.00g), Ba'albakk, ND Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 130.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 ARAB-BYZANTINE: Two Standing Figures, ca. 680s, AE fals (4.00g), Ba'albakk, ND, A-3513.2, 2 standing figures, each holding cross, another cross between / cross above capital M, mint name below in Arabic, alongside in Greek, About Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 165 ARAB-BYZANTINE: Standing Emperor type, ca. 680s, AE fals (3.11g), Hims, ND Start Price: 65.00Estimate: 90.00 - 110.00 ARAB-BYZANTINE: Standing Emperor type, ca. 680s, AE fals (3.11g), Hims, ND, A-3516, with bism Allah in Arabic to left on obverse, capital M on reverse, Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 166 ARAB-BYZANTINE: Standing Caliph type, ca. 690s, AE fals (3.24g), Tanukh, ND Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 190.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 ARAB-BYZANTINE: Standing Caliph type, ca. 690s, AE fals (3.24g), Tanukh, ND, A-3531, mint name to right of the circle-on-steps design on reverse, Fine, R, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 167 ARAB-BYZANTINE: Standing Caliph, ca. 692-700, AE fals (3.27g), Iliya Filastin (Jerusalem), ND Start Price: 540.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 ARAB-BYZANTINE: Standing Caliph, ca. 692-700, AE fals (3.27g), Iliya Filastin (Jerusalem), ND, A-3545, Goodwin-—, rasul Allah retrograde, crescent above cursive m on reverse, lovely strike, generally as Goodwin-27/30 but with additional pellet at the bottom of the reverse field, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 168 ARAB-BYZANTINE: Standing Caliph, ca. 692-700, AE fals (3.03g), Iliya Filastin (Jerusalem), ND Start Price: 270.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 ARAB-BYZANTINE: Standing Caliph, ca. 692-700, AE fals (3.03g), Iliya Filastin (Jerusalem), ND, A-3545, Goodwin-10 (same dies), filastin retrograde, pellet above retrograde cursive m on reverse, few corrosion spots, superb strike, especially for the obverse, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 169 ARAB-BYZANTINE: Anonymous, 712-714, AV solidus (4.09g), "Spain", indiction 11, AH93 Start Price: 2,200.00High Bid: 2,400.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 3,500.00 ARAB-BYZANTINE: Anonymous, 712-714, AV solidus (4.09g), "Spain", indiction 11, AH93, A-122, Latin inscriptions only, star in obverse center, indiction year in obverse center, Hijri year at end of marginal text, Fine, RR. Nice example, relatively evenly worn, very clear indiction year and reasonably clear Hijri year. This combination not recorded by Walker.
Thumbnail 170 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.23g), NM (Damascus), AH78 Start Price: 520.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 700.00 - 800.00 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.23g), NM (Damascus), AH78, A-125, nice strike, Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. This is the earliest date of an Islamic gold coin that is affordable.
Thumbnail 171 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.20g), NM (Damascus), AH79 Start Price: 360.00High Bid: 660.00Estimate: 500.00 - 560.00 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.20g), NM (Damascus), AH79, A-125, small graffiti atop obverse field, tiny scratch in reverse field, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 172 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.25g), NM (Damascus), AH79 Start Price: 440.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 600.00 - 700.00 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.25g), NM (Damascus), AH79, A-125, one tiny scratch, bold strike, choice Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 173 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Damascus), AH80 Start Price: 440.00High Bid: 480.00Estimate: 600.00 - 700.00 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Damascus), AH80, A-125, bold strike, choice Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 174 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.22g), NM (Damascus), AH80 Start Price: 290.00High Bid: 420.00Estimate: 400.00 - 450.00 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.22g), NM (Damascus), AH80, A-125, couple tiny nicks on obverse, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 175 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.21g), NM (Damascus), AH82 Start Price: 520.00High Bid: 520.00Estimate: 700.00 - 800.00 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.21g), NM (Damascus), AH82, A-125, vertical pair of pellets at bottom of reverse field, Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 176 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.18g), NM (Damascus), AH82 Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.18g), NM (Damascus), AH82, A-125, struck at Damascus, trace of mount, Fine to Very Fine.
Thumbnail 177 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Damascus), AH83 Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 460.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Damascus), AH83, A-125, vertical pair of pellets at bottom of reverse field, attempted piercing, bold Very Fine, R, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 178 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Damascus), AH84 Start Price: 520.00High Bid: 540.00Estimate: 700.00 - 800.00 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Damascus), AH84, A-125, vertical pair of pellets at bottom of reverse field, small graffiti in lower obverse field, lovely Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 179 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.22g), NM (Damascus), AH85 Start Price: 440.00High Bid: 620.00Estimate: 600.00 - 700.00 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.22g), NM (Damascus), AH85, A-125, two small scratches (one each side), bold strike, Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 180 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.25g), NM (Damascus), AH85 Start Price: 360.00High Bid: 480.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.25g), NM (Damascus), AH85, A-125, Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 181 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.25g), NM (Damascus), AH86 Start Price: 620.00Estimate: 850.00 - 1,000.00 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AV dinar (4.25g), NM (Damascus), AH86, A-125, superb strike, choice About Uncirculated.
Thumbnail 182 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AR dirham (2.82g), Marw, AH79 Start Price: 620.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AR dirham (2.82g), Marw, AH79, A-126, Klat-581a, lovely strike, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, R, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. Mint name repeated in Pahlavi below the obverse field, letter 'ayn in sab'in ("70") without cross bar at the top (Klat-581b is with the cross bar).
Thumbnail 183 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AR dirham (2.51g), Mah al-Basra, AH79 Start Price: 950.00High Bid: 2,400.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,600.00 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AR dirham (2.51g), Mah al-Basra, AH79, A-126, Klat-550, pleasing strike, evenly worn, nice Very Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 184 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AR dirham (2.67g), Sabur, AH79 Start Price: 620.00High Bid: 2,700.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AR dirham (2.67g), Sabur, AH79, A-126, nice evenly worn example, Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 185 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AR dirham (2.89g), al-Basra, AH80 Start Price: 55.00High Bid: 50.00Estimate: 75.00 - 100.00 UMAYYAD: 'Abd al-Malik, 685-705, AR dirham (2.89g), al-Basra, AH80, A-126, nice strike, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 186 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AV dinar (4.22g), NM (Damascus), AH89 Start Price: 320.00High Bid: 420.00Estimate: 425.00 - 500.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AV dinar (4.22g), NM (Damascus), AH89, A-127, Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 187 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AV dinar (4.17g), NM (Damascus), AH92 Start Price: 440.00High Bid: 560.00Estimate: 600.00 - 700.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AV dinar (4.17g), NM (Damascus), AH92, A-127, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 188 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Damascus), AH94 Start Price: 520.00High Bid: 540.00Estimate: 700.00 - 800.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Damascus), AH94, A-127, choice Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 189 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AV dinar (4.22g), NM (Damascus), AH95 Start Price: 360.00High Bid: 380.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AV dinar (4.22g), NM (Damascus), AH95, A-127, interesting graffiti below obverse field, nice Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 190 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AV dinar (4.22g), NM (Damascus), AH96 Start Price: 540.00High Bid: 640.00Estimate: 750.00 - 900.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AV dinar (4.22g), NM (Damascus), AH96, A-127, lovely Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 191 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.79g), Abarqubadh, AH96 Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,400.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.79g), Abarqubadh, AH96, A-128, Klat-21, Extremely Fine, RR, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 192 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.81g), Abarshahr, AH92 Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.81g), Abarshahr, AH92, A-128, Klat-6b, lovely Very Fine to Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 193 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Abarshahr, AH93 Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Abarshahr, AH93, A-128, Klat-7b, choice About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 194 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.93g), Abarshahr, AH95 Start Price: 360.00High Bid: 360.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.93g), Abarshahr, AH95, A-128, Klat-9a, al-mashrikun without waw, About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 195 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Ardashir Khurra, AH91 Start Price: 65.00High Bid: 65.00Estimate: 90.00 - 120.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Ardashir Khurra, AH91, A-128, superb strike, choice Very Fine.
Thumbnail 196 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.86g), Ardashir Khurra, AH94 Start Price: 55.00High Bid: 55.00Estimate: 75.00 - 100.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.86g), Ardashir Khurra, AH94, A-128, pleasing Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 197 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Ardashir Khurra, AH95 Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 95.00Estimate: 110.00 - 150.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Ardashir Khurra, AH95, A-128, perfect strike, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 198 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Ardashir Khurra, AH96 Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 160.00Estimate: 100.00 - 140.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Ardashir Khurra, AH96, A-128, lovely strike, choice Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 199 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Darabjird, AH91 Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 110.00Estimate: 100.00 - 140.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Darabjird, AH91, A-128, Klat-292, superb strike, choice Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 200 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.93g), Dastawa, AH94 Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 580.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.93g), Dastawa, AH94, A-128, Klat-313, bold strike, lovely iridescent toning, choice About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 201 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Dastawa, AH95 Start Price: 480.00High Bid: 560.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Dastawa, AH95, A-128, Klat-507, About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 202 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Dastawa, AH95 Start Price: 160.00High Bid: 560.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Dastawa, AH95, A-128, Klat-314, lovely strike, some graffiti in obverse margin, choice Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 203 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.90g), Hamadhan, AH92 Start Price: 230.00High Bid: 380.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.90g), Hamadhan, AH92, A-128, Klat-669a, choice Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 204 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Hamadhan, AH93 Start Price: 230.00High Bid: 460.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Hamadhan, AH93, A-128, Klat-670, superb strike, choice Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 205 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Hamadhan, AH94 Start Price: 230.00High Bid: 230.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Hamadhan, AH94, A-128, Klat-671, lovely strike, Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. Same reverse die as lot 206.
Thumbnail 206 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Hamadhan, AH94 Start Price: 230.00High Bid: 230.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Hamadhan, AH94, A-128, Klat-671, lovely bold strike, choice Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. Same reverse die as lot 205.
Thumbnail 207 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), Hamadhan, AH96 Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), Hamadhan, AH96, A-128, Klat-672, almost perfect strike, choice Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 208 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.75g), Hamadan, AH96 Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 210.00Estimate: 100.00 - 140.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.75g), Hamadan, AH96, A-128, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 209 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.96g), Herat, AH91 Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.96g), Herat, AH91, A-128, Klat-654b, lustrous, virtually Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. Umayyad dirhams of Herat are virtually never found in this quality.
Thumbnail 210 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.94g), Herat, AH92 Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.94g), Herat, AH92, A-128, Klat-655b, extra silver on obverse, just left of wahdahu in central field, due to die damage, lovely toning, Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 211 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), Herat, AH92 Start Price: 230.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), Herat, AH92, A-128, Klat-655b, Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 212 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Herat, AH95 Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Herat, AH95, A-128, Klat-658b, superb strike, small graffiti in obverse field & below reverse, barely visible without magnification, lovely Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 213 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.85g), Herat, AH96 Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.85g), Herat, AH96, A-128, Klat-659b, nice Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 214 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Istakhr, AH90 Start Price: 65.00High Bid: 65.00Estimate: 90.00 - 120.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Istakhr, AH90, A-128, lovely Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 215 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Istakhr, AH92 Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 110.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Istakhr, AH92, A-128, lovely bold strike, choice Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 216 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Istakhr, AH93 Start Price: 65.00High Bid: 70.00Estimate: 90.00 - 120.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Istakhr, AH93, A-128, choice Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 217 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Istakhr, AH95 Start Price: 65.00High Bid: 90.00Estimate: 85.00 - 115.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Istakhr, AH95, A-128, choice Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 218 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Jayy, AH90 Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Jayy, AH90, A-128, Klat-258, superb well-centered strike, choice Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 219 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.94g), Jayy, AH94 Start Price: 200.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.94g), Jayy, AH94, A-128, Klat-262.2, lustrous Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 220 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Jayy, AH96 Start Price: 270.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Jayy, AH96, A-128, Klat-264, superb strike, choice Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 221 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Junday Sabur, AH91 Start Price: 270.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Junday Sabur, AH91, A-128, Klat-239, superb strike, lustrous About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 222 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.93g), Junday Sabur, AH93 Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 380.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.93g), Junday Sabur, AH93, A-128, Klat-241, superb strike, choice About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 223 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Junday Sabur, AH94 Start Price: 170.00High Bid: 170.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Junday Sabur, AH94, A-128, Klat-242, choice Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 224 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Junday Sabur, AH95 Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Junday Sabur, AH95, A-128, Klat-243, strong Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 225 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Kirman, AH92 Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 120.00Estimate: 130.00 - 170.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Kirman, AH92, A-128, minor discoloration, superb strike, beautifully centered, Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Thumbnail 226 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.87g), Kirman, AH93 Start Price: 80.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.87g), Kirman, AH93, A-128, lovely strike, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 227 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.93g), Kirman, AH94 Start Price: 170.00High Bid: 190.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.93g), Kirman, AH94, A-128, Klat-526, choice About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 228 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.90g), Kirman, AH95 Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 75.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.90g), Kirman, AH95, A-128, lovely strike, strong Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 229 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.93g), Kirman, AH96 Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 85.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.93g), Kirman, AH96, A-128, bold strike, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 230 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Mahayy, AH90 Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Mahayy, AH90, A-128, Klat-556, Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 231 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Mahayy, AH91 Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 120.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Mahayy, AH91, A-128, Klat-557.2, choice Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 232 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.93g), Mahayy, AH92 Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 110.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.93g), Mahayy, AH92, A-128, Klat-558b.1, some very light discoloration, lustrous About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. This subtype, with properly engraved al-hudda in the reverse marginal text, is indicated by Klat as extremely rare, without any reference to a collection. However, it is probably much more common than the variant with the misspelled word, without the L of al- (Klat-558b.2).
Thumbnail 233 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Mahayy, AH93 Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 320.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Mahayy, AH93, A-128, Klat-559, bold Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 234 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.93g), Mahayy, AH95 Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 160.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.93g), Mahayy, AH95, A-128, Klat-561, choice About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 235 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.98g), Mahayy, AH96 Start Price: 130.00Estimate: 180.00 - 220.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.98g), Mahayy, AH96, A-128, Klat-562a, choice Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 236 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Manadhir, AH90 Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 620.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Manadhir, AH90, A-128, Klat-614, superb strike, lustrous About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. Die break in reverse center.
Thumbnail 237 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), Manadhir, AH90 Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 180.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), Manadhir, AH90, A-128, Klat-614, lovely Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 238 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (3.00g), Manadhir, AH91 Start Price: 160.00High Bid: 180.00Estimate: 200.00 - 260.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (3.00g), Manadhir, AH91, A-128, Klat-615, lovely About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 239 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), Manadhir, AH93 Start Price: 160.00Estimate: 200.00 - 260.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), Manadhir, AH93, A-128, Klat-617, lustrous About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 240 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.87g), Manadhir, AH94 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 140.00 - 180.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.87g), Manadhir, AH94, A-128, lovely Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 241 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.90g), Manadhir, AH95 Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 130.00 - 170.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.90g), Manadhir, AH95, A-128, Klat-619, some light hornsilver on one area of the obverse, choice Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 242 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.92g), Marw, AH90 Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.92g), Marw, AH90, A-128, Klat-587b, superb strike, lustrous About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 243 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.90g), Maysan, AH90 Start Price: 17,000.00High Bid: 17,000.00Estimate: 20,000.00 - 30,000.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.90g), Maysan, AH90, A-128, Klat-—, superb strike, choice Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, RRRR, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. This is first reported dirham of Maysan dated AH90.
Thumbnail 244 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), Maysan, AH96 Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), Maysan, AH96, A-128, Klat-634, nearly Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 245 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.92g), Nahr Tira, AH90 Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 320.00Estimate: 250.00 - 270.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.92g), Nahr Tira, AH90, A-128, Klat-641, superb strike, choice Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 246 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.92g), Nahr Tira, AH92 Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,400.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.92g), Nahr Tira, AH92, A-128, Klat-643c, with "2" spelled ithnayn rather than the usual ithnân with long alif, Extremely Fine, RR, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. Same obverse die as the #643c specimen illustrated by Klat, who new of only two examples of this subtype. In fact, all three varieties of Nahr Tira 92 (Klat-643a through 643c) are at least very rare.
Thumbnail 247 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.86g), Nahr Tira, AH93 Start Price: 130.00High Bid: 160.00Estimate: 180.00 - 220.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.86g), Nahr Tira, AH93, A-128, Klat-644, nearly Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 248 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Nahr Tira, AH94 Start Price: 170.00High Bid: 170.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Nahr Tira, AH94, A-128, Klat-645, Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 249 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.94g), Nahr Tira, AH95 Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 180.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.94g), Nahr Tira, AH95, A-128, Klat-646, superb strike, Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 250 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Qumis, AH91 Start Price: 620.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Qumis, AH91, A-128, Klat-518, superb strike, Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 251 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Ramhurmuz, AH90 Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 140.00Estimate: 120.00 - 160.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Ramhurmuz, AH90, A-128, very minor spot of adhesion at the rim, bold strike, choice Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 252 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Ramhurmuz, AH92 Start Price: 950.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,600.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Ramhurmuz, AH92, A-128, Klat-385a, "2" of date written thanatayn without initial alif, Extremely Fine, R, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. Same obverse die as the specimen illustrated by Klat. An inferior example of Klat-385a, only in f-vf condition, sold at the Islamic Coin Auction 18, lot 124, July 2011, for the equivalent of $1954 (plus buyer's fee, which is now 21.6% including the 8% VAT).
Thumbnail 253 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Ramhurmuz, AH93 Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Ramhurmuz, AH93, A-128, Klat-386, choice About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 254 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.90g), Ramhurmuz, AH94 Start Price: 480.00High Bid: 480.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.90g), Ramhurmuz, AH94, A-128, Klat-387, lovely About Uncirculated, R, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. Only AH90 and 93 are frequently seen, specially 90. All other dates are at least rare. One must be careful interpreting the number of specimens cited by Klat as an accurate indication of rarity. He cites more specimens for 94 than 93, yet according my own experience of more than 45 years, I would estimate that for every 94 I've encountered, I've seen at least 3 or 4 examples of 93. And AH90 is probably at least twice as common as 93. Quantity in auction sales must also be understood carefully. Wasit 93 is probably at least 50 times more common than Ramhurmuz 93, but unless one examines the group lots, Ramhurmuz 93 will appear at auction more frequently than Wasit 93!
Thumbnail 255 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.96g), al-Rayy, AH91 Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 320.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.96g), al-Rayy, AH91, A-128, Klat-400b, choice Extremely Fine, R, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. Dirhams of al-Rayy dated AH91, 92 and 93 are rare, 90, 94 and 98 least rare (especilly 94, the most seen), 95, 96, 97 in between.
Thumbnail 256 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.87g), al-Rayy, AH92 Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.87g), al-Rayy, AH92, A-128, Klat-401, superb lustrous About Uncirculated, R, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. An example of al-Rayy 92 in VF condition, but badly chipped (down to 2.44g), recently sold for the astonishing price of $814 (plus buyer's fee), at Islamic Coin Auction 18, lot 125, July 2011.
Thumbnail 257 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.94g), al-Rayy, AH93 Start Price: 480.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.94g), al-Rayy, AH93, A-128, Klat-402, superb strike, perfectly centered, slight discoloration on reverse, choice About Uncirculated, RR, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 258 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.92g), al-Rayy, AH94 Start Price: 200.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.92g), al-Rayy, AH94, A-128, Klat-403, bold strike, lovely Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 259 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.92g), al-Rayy, AH95 Start Price: 270.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.92g), al-Rayy, AH95, A-128, Klat-404, excellent strike, lovely Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 260 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.86g), al-Rayy, AH96 Start Price: 480.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.86g), al-Rayy, AH96, A-128, Klat-405, superb strike, almost perfectly centered, choice Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 261 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Sabur, AH92 Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Sabur, AH92, A-128, lovely bold strike, choice Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 262 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Sabur, AH94 Start Price: 120.00High Bid: 120.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Sabur, AH94, A-128, superb strike, beautifully centered, choice About Uncirculated.
Thumbnail 263 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Sabur, AH96 Start Price: 65.00Estimate: 90.00 - 120.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Sabur, AH96, A-128, choice Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 264 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.90g), Sarakhs, AH92 Start Price: 620.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.90g), Sarakhs, AH92, A-128, Klat-452, superb strike, almost perfectly centered, choice lustrous About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 265 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), Sarakhs, AH93 Start Price: 360.00High Bid: 540.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), Sarakhs, AH93, A-128, Klat-453b, superb strike, choice Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 266 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Sarakhs, AH94 Start Price: 440.00High Bid: 560.00Estimate: 600.00 - 700.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Sarakhs, AH94, A-128, Klat-454b, excellent strike, lovely Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 267 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Sarakhs, AH95 Start Price: 440.00High Bid: 540.00Estimate: 600.00 - 700.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Sarakhs, AH95, A-128, Klat-455b, delightful strike, Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 268 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), Sijistan, AH90 Start Price: 440.00High Bid: 660.00Estimate: 600.00 - 700.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), Sijistan, AH90, A-128, Klat-432b, some original luster, About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. Umayyad dirhams of Sijistan (modern Sistan) always bear distinctive calligraphy, differing from virtually all other Umayyad mints, a distinction that would be maintained on most coinage of Sijistan, including its two principal cities of Zaranj and Nimruz, until the 12th/18th century. The regions flanks the border between Iran, Afghanistan & Pakistan, with its former capital, Nimruz, now just a few miles inside Afghanistan.
Thumbnail 269 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.86g), Sijistan, AH92 Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.86g), Sijistan, AH92, A-128, Klat-434, choice Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 270 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), Sijistan, AH94 Start Price: 480.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), Sijistan, AH94, A-128, Klat-436, superb strike, almost perfectly centered, lustrous choice About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 271 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Sijistan, AH95 Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Sijistan, AH95, A-128, Klat-437, beautiful strike on broad flan, choice Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 272 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.90g), Sijistan, AH96 Start Price: 360.00High Bid: 560.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.90g), Sijistan, AH96, A-128, Klat-438, lovely strike, choice Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 273 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.92g), Suq al-Ahwaz, AH90 Start Price: 270.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.92g), Suq al-Ahwaz, AH90, A-128, Klat-487, superb strike, magnificently centered, choice lustrous About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 274 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Suq al-Ahwaz, AH90 Start Price: 80.00Estimate: 120.00 - 160.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Suq al-Ahwaz, AH90, A-128, superb strike, choice Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 275 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), Suq al-Ahwaz, AH91 Start Price: 230.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), Suq al-Ahwaz, AH91, A-128, Klat-488, beautiful strike, choice About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 276 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Suq al-Ahwaz, AH93 Start Price: 65.00High Bid: 80.00Estimate: 100.00 - 130.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham, Suq al-Ahwaz, AH93, A-128, light adhesions on reverse, bold strike, Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Thumbnail 277 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Suq al-Ahwaz, AH94 Start Price: 270.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.91g), Suq al-Ahwaz, AH94, A-128, Klat-491, excellent strike, lovely Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 278 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.84g), Suq al-Ahwaz, AH94 Start Price: 80.00Estimate: 100.00 - 140.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.84g), Suq al-Ahwaz, AH94, A-128, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 279 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.87g), Suq al-Ahwaz, AH95 Start Price: 270.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.87g), Suq al-Ahwaz, AH95, A-128, Klat-492, excellent strike, lustrous Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 280 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Suq al-Ahwaz, AH96 Start Price: 65.00High Bid: 65.00Estimate: 80.00 - 120.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Suq al-Ahwaz, AH96, A-128, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 281 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), Surraq, AH90 Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), Surraq, AH90, A-128, Klat-464, superb well-centered strike, choice lustrous About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 282 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Surraq, AH91 Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 360.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), Surraq, AH91, A-128, Klat-465, lovely strike, some light adhesion on reverse, Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 283 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), Surraq, AH92 Start Price: 620.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), Surraq, AH92, A-128, Klat-466b, with "two" spelled ithnatayn with the initial alif, choice Extremely Fine, RR, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 284 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.83g), Surraq, AH92 Start Price: 540.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.83g), Surraq, AH92, A-128, Klat-466a, with "two" spelled thanatân without the initial alif, some light graffiti in lower left corner of obverse field, attractive Extremely Fine, RR, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. Both varieties of AH92 are very rare. Only AH90, 93 and 98 are relatively available for Surraq mint.
Thumbnail 285 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.90g), Surraq, AH93 Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 340.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.90g), Surraq, AH93, A-128, Klat-467, touch of double-striking on obverse, bold Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 286 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.90g), Surraq, AH93 Start Price: 270.00High Bid: 270.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.90g), Surraq, AH93, A-128, Klat-467, choice Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 287 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), al-Sus, AH90 Start Price: 540.00High Bid: 540.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.89g), al-Sus, AH90, A-128, Klat-477, superb strike on broad flan, choice lustrous About Uncirculated, R, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 288 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.97g), al-Taymara, AH91 Start Price: 230.00High Bid: 250.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.97g), al-Taymara, AH91, A-128, Klat-207, fabulous deep strike, fully centered, choice About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 289 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), al-Taymara, AH92 Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 190.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.88g), al-Taymara, AH92, A-128, Klat-208, superb strike, lovely Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 290 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.92g), al-Taymara, AH96 Start Price: 230.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 UMAYYAD: al-Walid I, 705-715, AR dirham (2.92g), al-Taymara, AH96, A-128, Klat-212, bold strike, choice Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 291 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AV dinar (4.25g), NM (Damascus), AH97 Start Price: 580.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 800.00 - 900.00 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AV dinar (4.25g), NM (Damascus), AH97, A-130, superb strike, Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Thumbnail 292 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AV dinar (4.26g), NM (Damascus), AH97 Start Price: 440.00High Bid: 520.00Estimate: 600.00 - 700.00 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AV dinar (4.26g), NM (Damascus), AH97, A-130, choice Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 293 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Damascus), AH99 Start Price: 440.00High Bid: 540.00Estimate: 600.00 - 700.00 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Damascus), AH99, A-130, two thin scratches in obverse field, probably intended as graffiti, choice Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 294 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham, Ardashir Khurra, AH97 Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 120.00 - 150.00 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham, Ardashir Khurra, AH97, A-131, bold strike, About Uncirculated.
Thumbnail 295 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.91g), Dastawa, AH97 Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 520.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.91g), Dastawa, AH97, A-131, Klat-316, superb strike, choice lustrous About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 296 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.89g), Hamadhan, AH97 Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 420.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.89g), Hamadhan, AH97, A-131, Klat-674, choice strike, Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 297 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.92g), Istakhr, AH97 Start Price: 230.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.92g), Istakhr, AH97, A-131, Klat-79, superb strike, lustrous nearly Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 298 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham, Istakhr, AH97 Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 80.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham, Istakhr, AH97, A-131, superb strike, choice Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 299 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham, Istakhr, AH98 Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 85.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham, Istakhr, AH98, A-131, bold strike, choice Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 300 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.91g), Jayy, AH97 Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.91g), Jayy, AH97, A-131, superb strike, About Uncirculated.
Thumbnail 301 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.92g), Jayy, AH97 Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.92g), Jayy, AH97, A-131, Klat-265, fantastic deep strike, choice Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 302 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.86g), Jayy, AH98 Start Price: 95.00High Bid: 140.00Estimate: 140.00 - 180.00 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.86g), Jayy, AH98, A-131, choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 303 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.93g), Kirman, AH97 Start Price: 65.00Estimate: 90.00 - 120.00 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.93g), Kirman, AH97, A-131, bold strike, very narrow scratch on reverse, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 304 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.89g), Kirman, AH98 Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 85.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.89g), Kirman, AH98, A-131, nice strike, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 305 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.85g), Mahayy, AH97 Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.85g), Mahayy, AH97, A-131, Klat-563.1, bold strike, trace of luster, choice Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 306 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.91g), Mahayy, AH97 Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 90.00Estimate: 100.00 - 140.00 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.91g), Mahayy, AH97, A-131, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 307 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.89g), Mahayy, AH98 Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 225.00 - 300.00 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.89g), Mahayy, AH98, A-131, Klat-564a.2, lovely strike, Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 308 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.81g), al-Rayy, AH97 Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 275.00 - 325.00 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.81g), al-Rayy, AH97, A-131, Klat-406, lovely strike, some discoloration, Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 309 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.89g), al-Rayy, AH98 Start Price: 360.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.89g), al-Rayy, AH98, A-131, Klat-407, superb perfectly centered strike, choice About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 310 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.89g), Sabur, AH97 Start Price: 230.00High Bid: 360.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.89g), Sabur, AH97, A-131, Klat-428, wonderful strike on unusually broad flan, choice Extremely Fine, R, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. Most dirhams of Sabur 97 bear the usually three circles around obverse, one around reverse, with a fourth outer circle on the obverse made of large pellets instead of the usually small dots. The normal 5 annulets appear on both sides, except that the obverse annulets are minuscule, barely noticeable in the narrow space between the 3rd and 4th circles. This broad planchet ensured that the entire 4th circle is completely visible.
Thumbnail 311 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.92g), Sabur, AH98 Start Price: 75.00High Bid: 75.00Estimate: 90.00 - 120.00 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.92g), Sabur, AH98, A-131, lovely strike, choice Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 312 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.91g), Sijistan, AH98 Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.91g), Sijistan, AH98, A-131, Klat-440, superb strike, beautifully centered, choice Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, R, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. Despite the coarse calligraphy of the local engraved, every word is correctly spelled. The reverse die was already slightly worn and starting to break up when this piece was struck.
Thumbnail 313 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.86g), Surraq, AH98 Start Price: 270.00High Bid: 360.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 UMAYYAD: Sulayman, 715-717, AR dirham (2.86g), Surraq, AH98, A-131, Klat-472, beautiful strike, choice Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 314 UMAYYAD: 'Umar, 717-720, AV dinar (4.25g), NM (Damascus), AH100 Start Price: 540.00High Bid: 580.00Estimate: 750.00 - 850.00 UMAYYAD: 'Umar, 717-720, AV dinar (4.25g), NM (Damascus), AH100, A-132, choice Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 315 UMAYYAD: 'Umar, 717-720, AV dinar (4.25g), NM (Damascus), AH101 Start Price: 680.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,100.00 UMAYYAD: 'Umar, 717-720, AV dinar (4.25g), NM (Damascus), AH101, A-132, lovely strike, choice Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 316 UMAYYAD: 'Umar, 717-720, AV 1/3 dinar (1.34g), NM (Damascus), AH100 Start Price: 580.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 750.00 - 850.00 UMAYYAD: 'Umar, 717-720, AV 1/3 dinar (1.34g), NM (Damascus), AH100, A-132B, nice strike, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 317 UMAYYAD: 'Umar, 717-720, AR dirham (2.90g), al-Basra, AH100 Start Price: 130.00Estimate: 175.00 - 225.00 UMAYYAD: 'Umar, 717-720, AR dirham (2.90g), al-Basra, AH100, A-133, fabulous strike, perfectly centered, choice About Uncirculated.
Thumbnail 318 UMAYYAD: 'Umar, 717-720, AR dirham (2.93g), al-Basra, AH101 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 125.00 - 175.00 UMAYYAD: 'Umar, 717-720, AR dirham (2.93g), al-Basra, AH101, A-133, excellent strike, perfectly centered, choice Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Thumbnail 319 UMAYYAD: 'Umar, 717-720, AR dirham (2.83g), Marw, AH100 Start Price: 170.00High Bid: 220.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 UMAYYAD: 'Umar, 717-720, AR dirham (2.83g), Marw, AH100, A-133, Klat-597b, bold strike, almost perfectly centered, choice Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 320 UMAYYAD: 'Umar, 717-720, AR dirham (2.91g), Kirman, AH101 Start Price: 230.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 UMAYYAD: 'Umar, 717-720, AR dirham (2.91g), Kirman, AH101, A-133, Klat-472, superb well-centered strike, lovely About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 321 UMAYYAD: 'Umar, 717-720, AR dirham (2.91g), Wasit, AH101 Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 440.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 UMAYYAD: 'Umar, 717-720, AR dirham (2.91g), Wasit, AH101, A-133, Klat-695, superb strike, some luster, About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. The rarest date of Wasit is AH132, AH84 is second and AH101 is third. There are no dirhams of Wasit dated 100 or 102 (except some fakes, i.e., real dirhams with altered date or mint).
Thumbnail 322 UMAYYAD: Yazid II, 720-724, AV dinar (4.20g), NM (Damascus), AH102 Start Price: 480.00High Bid: 540.00Estimate: 650.00 - 750.00 UMAYYAD: Yazid II, 720-724, AV dinar (4.20g), NM (Damascus), AH102, A-134, choice Very Fine, S, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. Some light adhesion near the edge of the obverse, easily removable.
Thumbnail 323 UMAYYAD: Yazid II, 720-724, AR dirham (2.86g), Adharbayjan, AH105 Start Price: 230.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 UMAYYAD: Yazid II, 720-724, AR dirham (2.86g), Adharbayjan, AH105, A-135, Klat-24a.1, 3 pellets below reverse field, arranged upwards, Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 324 UMAYYAD: Yazid II, 720-724, AR dirham (2.88g), Adharbayjan, AH105 Start Price: 230.00High Bid: 270.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 UMAYYAD: Yazid II, 720-724, AR dirham (2.88g), Adharbayjan, AH105, A-135, Klat-24a.1, 3 pellets below reverse field, arranged upwards, lovely strike, Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 325 UMAYYAD: Yazid II, 720-724, AR dirham (2.82g), Ifriqiya, AH103 Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 UMAYYAD: Yazid II, 720-724, AR dirham (2.82g), Ifriqiya, AH103, A-135, Klat-90.2, lovely strike, Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 326 UMAYYAD: Yazid II, 720-724, AR dirham (2.94g), Kirman, AH103 Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 120.00Estimate: 125.00 - 175.00 UMAYYAD: Yazid II, 720-724, AR dirham (2.94g), Kirman, AH103, A-135, superb strike, choice Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Thumbnail 327 UMAYYAD: Yazid II, 720-724, AR dirham (2.87g), Tabaristan, AH102 Start Price: 950.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,600.00 UMAYYAD: Yazid II, 720-724, AR dirham (2.87g), Tabaristan, AH102, A-135, Klat-496b, "two" of date written ithnatayn with the initial alif, spot of minor adhesion on reverse, towards the edge, lovely Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 328 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Damascus), AH107 Start Price: 11,000.00High Bid: 23,000.00Estimate: 15,000.00 - 20,000.00 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Damascus), AH107, A-136, choice Very Fine, RRR, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. One sold at Islamic Coin Auction 18, lot 216, July 2011, not quite as nice as this one, for $19.540, and a second, slightly better grade, at Stack's auction 163, lot 798, January 2012, for $17,000 (both without buyer's fee).
Thumbnail 329 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Damascus), AH108 Start Price: 680.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,100.00 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Damascus), AH108, A-136, choice Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 330 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.22g), NM (Damascus), AH109 Start Price: 520.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 700.00 - 800.00 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.22g), NM (Damascus), AH109, A-136, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. Slightly double-struck on the obverse. Although a common phenomenon on later Islamic coins, double-striking is seldom encountered on Umayyad and early Abbasid dinars.
Thumbnail 331 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.15g), NM (Damascus), AH110 Start Price: 340.00High Bid: 420.00Estimate: 450.00 - 550.00 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.15g), NM (Damascus), AH110, A-136, Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 332 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Damascus), AH111 Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 650.00 - 750.00 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Damascus), AH111, A-136, minor graffiti above reverse field, nearly Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. Graffiti was normally scratched into the blank area of the field by the owner for two reasons, either to guarantee its authenticity (much like ink stamps on US $100 notes) or to indicate that he was the owner. Graffiti on Umayyad and early Abbasid dinars (until about AH220) should not be regarded as a defect but rather as an aspect of contemporary monetary tradition, ditto for silver dirhams.
Thumbnail 333 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.15g), NM (Damascus), AH112 Start Price: 520.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 700.00 - 800.00 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.15g), NM (Damascus), AH112, A-136, Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 334 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.01g), NM (Damascus), AH113 Start Price: 360.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.01g), NM (Damascus), AH113, A-136, Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 335 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Damascus), AH114 Start Price: 360.00High Bid: 520.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Damascus), AH114, A-136, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 336 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.16g), NM (Damascus), AH117 Start Price: 340.00High Bid: 420.00Estimate: 450.00 - 550.00 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.16g), NM (Damascus), AH117, A-136, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 337 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.25g), NM (Damascus), AH114 Start Price: 440.00High Bid: 520.00Estimate: 600.00 - 700.00 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.25g), NM (Damascus), AH114, A-136, lovely Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 338 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.23g), NM (Damascus), AH117 Start Price: 480.00High Bid: 540.00Estimate: 650.00 - 750.00 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AV dinar (4.23g), NM (Damascus), AH117, A-136, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 339 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AR dirham (2.91g), Adharbayjan, AH106 Start Price: 360.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AR dirham (2.91g), Adharbayjan, AH106, A-137, Klat-25a, 3 pellets below reverse field, arranged upwards, bold strike, lovely Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 340 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AR dirham (2.90g), Balkh al-Bayda, AH111 Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AR dirham (2.90g), Balkh al-Bayda, AH111, A-137, Klat-176, "Balkh, the White", large pellet between 2nd and 3rd lines of obverse field, lovely strike, choice Extremely Fine, R.
Thumbnail 341 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AR dirham (2.90g), Irminiya (Armenia), AH108 Start Price: 2,200.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 3,500.00 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AR dirham (2.90g), Irminiya (Armenia), AH108, A-137, Klat-62, superb strike, choice Extremely Fine, RR, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. Cf. Islamic Coin Auction 18, lot 239, July 2011, but only in AVF condition, fetched $4,234 (plus buyer's fee).
Thumbnail 342 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AR dirham (2.82g), Ifriqiya, AH112 Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 180.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AR dirham (2.82g), Ifriqiya, AH112, A-137, Klat-99, nice strike, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 343 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AR dirham (2.85g), Ifriqiya, AH112 Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AR dirham (2.85g), Ifriqiya, AH112, A-137, Klat-99, Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 344 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AR dirham (2.58g), Ifriqiya, AH114 Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AR dirham (2.58g), Ifriqiya, AH114, A-137, Klat-101, Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 345 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AR dirham (2.90g), al-Mubaraka, AH108 Start Price: 170.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 UMAYYAD: Hisham, 724-743, AR dirham (2.90g), al-Mubaraka, AH108, A-137, Klat-571b.2, nice strike, lovely Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 346 UMAYYAD Marwan II, 744-750, Silver dirham, Wasit Start Price: 90.00High Bid: 180.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 UMAYYAD: Marwan II, 744-750, AR dirham (2.89g), Wasit, AH129, A-142, rare variety with 7 annulets, Extremely Fine To Uncirculated.
Thumbnail 347 UMAYYAD: Marwan II, 744-750, AV dinar (4.25g), NM (Damascus), AH128 Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 UMAYYAD: Marwan II, 744-750, AV dinar (4.25g), NM (Damascus), AH128, A-141, Extremely Fine, R, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 348 UMAYYAD: Marwan II, 744-750, AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Damascus), AH131 Start Price: 540.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 750.00 - 850.00 UMAYYAD: Marwan II, 744-750, AV dinar (4.24g), NM (Damascus), AH131, A-141, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, S, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 349 UMAYYAD: Marwan II, 744-750, AR dirham (2.82g), Ifriqiya, AH128 Start Price: 3,200.00High Bid: 4,400.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 5,000.00 UMAYYAD: Marwan II, 744-750, AR dirham (2.82g), Ifriqiya, AH128, A-142, Klat-110, eight-point star below the obverse field, choice Very Fine, RRR. After AH120, Umayyad dirhams of Ifriqiya are known dated 124, 125, and all years 128-132, all of them extremely rare. The last year that is reasonably common is AH118, with 119 very rare and 120 extremely rare. It is believed that taxation funding from North African ceased to reach the Umayyad centers, such as Damascus and Basra. As a result, the post-120 dates are only found in hoards from North African and Spain, whereas pre-119 dirhams are often found as frequently in eastern hoards as western hoards. The year 128 is the only Ifriqiya date that bears a star beneath the obverse field.
Thumbnail 350 UMAYYAD: Marwan II, 744-750, AR dirham (2.70g), al-Jazira, AH128 Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 210.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 UMAYYAD: Marwan II, 744-750, AR dirham (2.70g), al-Jazira, AH128, A-142, choice Very Fine.
Thumbnail 351 UMAYYAD: Marwan II, 744-750, AR dirham (2.80g), al-Jazira, AH130 Start Price: 130.00High Bid: 380.00Estimate: 180.00 - 220.00 UMAYYAD: Marwan II, 744-750, AR dirham (2.80g), al-Jazira, AH130, A-142, Klat-226, nice strike, Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 352 UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca. 710s-720s, AE fals (2.47g), Busra, ND Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 85.00Estimate: 125.00 - 175.00 UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca. 710s-720s, AE fals (2.47g), Busra, ND, A-172, mint name below 2nd half of the kalima on reverse, some weakness, Fine to Very Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 353 UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca. 720-750, AE fals (3.08g), Jurjan, ND Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 250.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca. 720-750, AE fals (3.08g), Jurjan, ND, A-202, text only: amara Allah bi'l-wafa wa'l-'adl ja'iz on obverse, bism Allah muhammad rasul Allah duriba bi-jurjan, text fully clear, Fine to Very Fine, RR. Surprisingly, Walker knew of no Umayyad copper coins of Jurjan when he published his work in 1956. For another example of this type, see Zeno-107488.
Thumbnail 354 UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca. 720+-, AE fals (0.95g) Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 UMAYYAD: Anonymous, ca. 720±, AE fals (0.95g), A-O206, with the kalima divided as usual between obverse & reverse, as the common type #153 of Syria, but with Pahlavi APD added above the reverse, Fine to Very Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 355 UMAYYAD: Anonymous, early 8th century, AE fals (4.78g), NM, ND Start Price: 55.00High Bid: 55.00Estimate: 70.00 - 100.00 UMAYYAD: Anonymous, early 8th century, AE fals (4.78g), NM, ND, A-154, W-712 ff, bism Allah above 1st half of kalima, 2nd half on reverse arond a star, bold Very Fine.
Thumbnail 356 ABBASID REVOLUTION: temp 'Abd Allah b. Mu'awaiya, ca. 746-750, AR dirham (2.83g), Jayy, AH129 Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 ABBASID REVOLUTION: temp 'Abd Allah b. Mu'awaiya, ca. 746-750, AR dirham (2.83g), Jayy, AH129, A-206.1, Klat-270a, some light hornsilver on the obverse, nice strike, Very Fine, R. This type has seven plain annulets in the outer obverse margin interspersed within the mint/date formula, Qur'an 42:23 in the inner obverse margin.
Thumbnail 357 ABBASID REVOLUTION: 'Imran b. Isma'il, 754, AE 1/60 dirham (3.29g), Sijistan, AH136 Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 660.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 ABBASID REVOLUTION: 'Imran b. Isma'il, 754, AE 1/60 dirham (3.29g), Sijistan, AH136, A-B209, denomination inscribed as fals in the obverse marginal text, as sittin bi-dirham, "60 to a dirham," in the reverse field, then ja'iz bi-kull shay', "current for all things," evenly porous surfaces, decent strike, Fine to Very Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 358 ABBASID: al-Saffah, 749-754, AV dinar (4.23g), NM, AH134 Start Price: 480.00High Bid: 540.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 ABBASID: al-Saffah, 749-754, AV dinar (4.23g), NM, AH134, A-210, nice Extremely Fine, S, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. All Abbasid gold dinars lack a mint name until AH198, with most dinars still without mint name as late as AH212. Dinars cannot be assigned to a mint or region until AH170, after which most are assigned mainly to a mint in Egypt and another in Iraq, presumably in Madinat al-Salam (Baghdad). From AH215 onwards all Abbasid dinars bear the mint name, with very few exceptions.
Thumbnail 359 ABBASID: al-Saffah, 749-754, AR dirham (2.89g), Dimashq, AH135 Start Price: 1,300.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 ABBASID: al-Saffah, 749-754, AR dirham (2.89g), Dimashq, AH135, A-211, superb strike, perfectly centered, perhaps finest known, lovely Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, RR. Dirham al-Saffah struck at Damascus (Dimashq) retain the Umayyad style of the Damascus dirham, whereas all other mints of al-Saffah use the eastern standard, as on the Wasit dirhams of the late Umayyads.
Thumbnail 360 ABBASID: al-Saffah, 749-754, AR dirham (2.81g), Dimashq, AH135 Start Price: 620.00High Bid: 660.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 ABBASID: al-Saffah, 749-754, AR dirham (2.81g), Dimashq, AH135, A-211, lovely strike, some unobtrusive discoloration, mostly on reverse, Very Fine, RR, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. This type is one of very few Abbasid silver dirhams that retains the Damascene calligraphic style of the Umayyad dirham.
Thumbnail 361 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.13g), NM, AH138 Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 340.00Estimate: 280.00 - 340.00 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.13g), NM, AH138, A-212, three scratches in obverse field, probably recently done, nice Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 362 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.16g), NM, AH147 Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 270.00Estimate: 280.00 - 340.00 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.16g), NM, AH147, A-212, Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 363 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.17g), NM, AH150 Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 320.00Estimate: 280.00 - 350.00 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.17g), NM, AH150, A-212, lovely Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 364 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.22g), NM, AH151 Start Price: 230.00High Bid: 280.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.22g), NM, AH151, A-212, graffiti below reverse field, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 365 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.22g), NM, AH151 Start Price: 230.00High Bid: 340.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.22g), NM, AH151, A-212, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 366 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.17g), NM, AH152 Start Price: 230.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.17g), NM, AH152, A-212, choice Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 367 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.10g), NM, AH154 Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 270.00Estimate: 300.00 - 350.00 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.10g), NM, AH154, A-212, very lightly clipped, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 368 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.09g), NM, AH155 Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 270.00Estimate: 300.00 - 350.00 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.09g), NM, AH155, A-212, very lightly clipped, choice Very Fine.
Thumbnail 369 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.11g), NM, AH156 Start Price: 190.00High Bid: 250.00Estimate: 260.00 - 300.00 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.11g), NM, AH156, A-212, About Very Fine.
Thumbnail 370 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.10g), NM, AH157 Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 250.00Estimate: 275.00 - 325.00 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.10g), NM, AH157, A-212, evenly worn, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 371 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.08g), NM, AH157 Start Price: 190.00High Bid: 250.00Estimate: 260.00 - 300.00 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.08g), NM, AH157, A-212, slightly clipped, graffiti in lower section of reverse field, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 372 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.12g), NM, AH157 Start Price: 190.00High Bid: 290.00Estimate: 260.00 - 300.00 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.12g), NM, AH157, A-212, very slightly clipped, interesting graffiti in lower section of reverse field, choice Very Fine.
Thumbnail 373 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.08g), NM, AH158 Start Price: 190.00High Bid: 280.00Estimate: 260.00 - 300.00 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AV dinar (4.08g), NM, AH158, A-212, slightly clipped, strong Very Fine.
Thumbnail 374 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AR dirham (2.56g), Arminiya, AH143 Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 110.00Estimate: 140.00 - 180.00 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AR dirham (2.56g), Arminiya, AH143, A-213.1, lightly clipped, bold strike, interesting graffiti in the obverse field background, lovely Very Fine.
Thumbnail 375 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AR dirham (2.88g), Arran, AH152 Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AR dirham (2.88g), Arran, AH152, A-213.1, choice Very Fine.
Thumbnail 376 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AR dirham (2.69g), Arran, AH152 Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 240.00 - 280.00 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AR dirham (2.69g), Arran, AH152, A-213.1, lightly clipped, bold strike, lovely Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 377 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AR dirham (2.67g), al-'Abbasiya, AH152 Start Price: 80.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 ABBASID: al-Mansur, 754-775, AR dirham (2.67g), al-'Abbasiya, AH152, A-213.3, citing the governor 'Umar, lovely strike, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 378 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.09g), NM, AH159 Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 210.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.09g), NM, AH159, A-214, slightly clipped, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 379 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.22g), NM [Madinat al-Salam], AH161 Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.22g), NM [Madinat al-Salam], AH161, A-214, small area of scratches in obverse field, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 380 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.09g), NM, AH163 Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 280.00Estimate: 300.00 - 350.00 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.09g), NM, AH163, A-214, very slightly clipped, lovely Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 381 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.13g), NM, AH163 Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 250.00Estimate: 275.00 - 325.00 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.13g), NM, AH163, A-214, Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 382 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.08g), NM, AH164 Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 270.00Estimate: 300.00 - 350.00 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.08g), NM, AH164, A-214, very slightly clipped, large pellet above reverse field, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 383 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.19g), NM, AH164 Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 270.00Estimate: 275.00 - 325.00 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.19g), NM, AH164, A-214, large pellet below reverse field, Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 384 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.11g), NM, AH165 Start Price: 190.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 260.00 - 300.00 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.11g), NM, AH165, A-214, very slightly clipped, large pellet above reverse field, interesting graffiti below reverse field, choice Very Fine.
Thumbnail 385 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.07g), NM, AH165 Start Price: 190.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 260.00 - 300.00 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.07g), NM, AH165, A-214, slightly clipped, large pellet above reverse field, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 386 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (3.88g), NM, AH165 Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (3.88g), NM, AH165, A-214, clipped, Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 387 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (3.47g), NM, AH166 Start Price: 160.00High Bid: 210.00Estimate: 220.00 - 260.00 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (3.47g), NM, AH166, A-214, clipped, pellet between 2nd and 3rd lines of reverse field text, scratch above reverse field, fine calligraphy, nice Very Fine.
Thumbnail 388 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (3.95g), NM, AH166 Start Price: 160.00High Bid: 210.00Estimate: 220.00 - 260.00 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (3.95g), NM, AH166, A-214, clipped, pellet between 2nd and 3rd lines of reverse field text, Fine to Very Fine.
Thumbnail 389 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.22g), NM, AH167 Start Price: 230.00High Bid: 290.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.22g), NM, AH167, A-214, large pellet below the B of sab' ("seven") in the date on reverse, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 390 al-Mahdi (775-785/158-169 AH), AU dinar Start Price: 190.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 260.00 - 300.00 al-Mahdi (775-785/158-169 AH), AU dinar, A-214, slightly clipped, bold Very Fine.
Thumbnail 391 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.07g), NM, AH167 Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 250.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.07g), NM, AH167, A-214, very lightly clipped, small pellet to left of the reverse field word rasul, Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 392 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.04g), NM, AH167 Start Price: 190.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 260.00 - 300.00 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.04g), NM, AH167, A-214, moderately clipped, About Very Fine.
Thumbnail 393 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.10g), NM, AH167 Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 250.00 - 280.00 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AV dinar (4.10g), NM, AH167, A-214, clipped in one area by the rim, About Very Fine.
Thumbnail 394 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AR dirham (2.84g), Arran, AH166 Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 280.00Estimate: 240.00 - 300.00 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AR dirham (2.84g), Arran, AH166, A-215.1, some discoloration, bold strike, bakhkh below reverse field, reverse text in three lines only, lovely Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 395 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AR dirham (2.88g), Harunabad, AH168 Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 ABBASID: al-Mahdi, 775-785, AR dirham (2.88g), Harunabad, AH168, A-215.3, with the provincial name Arminiya above and the governor's name Hasan below the reverse field, Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 396 ABBASID: al-Hadi, 785-786, AR dirham (2.83g), Qasr al-Salam, AH169 Start Price: 480.00High Bid: 1,220.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 ABBASID: al-Hadi, 785-786, AR dirham (2.83g), Qasr al-Salam, AH169, A-217.2, some very light porosity, otherwise lovely, bold Very Fine, RRR, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. Qasr al-Salam was a temporary location of the Baghdad mint under al-Mahdi, AH167-169, brought back to Madinat al-Salam before the death of al-Mahdi in AH169. Some dirhams of al-Mahdi dated 169 exist. His successor, al-Hadi, struck dirhams at Madinat al-Salam 169-170, probably never at Qasr al-Salam. This coin was probably struck at Madinat al-Salam, but with an obsolete obverse die left over from Qasr al-Salam. Or perhaps the engraver goofed, and cut Qasr instead of Madina. Typos happen!
Thumbnail 397 ABBASID: al-Hadi, 785-786, AR dirham (2.27g), Ifriqiya, AH170 Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 80.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 ABBASID: al-Hadi, 785-786, AR dirham (2.27g), Ifriqiya, AH170, A-217.4, Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 398 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AV dinar (4.04g), NM [Madinat al-Salam], AH185 Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 220.00Estimate: 240.00 - 280.00 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AV dinar (4.04g), NM [Madinat al-Salam], AH185, A-218.3, slightly clipped, Fine to Very Fine.
Thumbnail 399 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AV dinar (3.69g), NM [Madinat al-Salam], AH185 Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 210.00Estimate: 200.00 - 240.00 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AV dinar (3.69g), NM [Madinat al-Salam], AH185, A-218.3, clipped, About Fine.
Thumbnail 400 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AV dinar (4.28g), NM (Madinat al-Salam), AH188 Start Price: 270.00High Bid: 460.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AV dinar (4.28g), NM (Madinat al-Salam), AH188, A-218.4, Arabic H below reverse field, bold Very Fine to Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 401 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AV dinar (3.76g), NM [Madinat al-Salam], AH188 Start Price: 160.00High Bid: 220.00Estimate: 220.00 - 260.00 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AV dinar (3.76g), NM [Madinat al-Salam], AH188, A-218.4, Arabic hard H below reverse field, clipped, About Very Fine.
Thumbnail 402 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AV dinar (4.13g), NM (Egypt), AH173 Start Price: 230.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AV dinar (4.13g), NM (Egypt), AH173, A-218.8, citing 'Umar, governor of Egypt, below reverse field, Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 403 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AV dinar (4.22g), NM [Egypt], AH173 Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 300.00 - 350.00 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AV dinar (4.22g), NM [Egypt], AH173, A-218.8, citing the governor 'Umar, excellent Very Fine.
Thumbnail 404 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AV dinar (4.01g), NM [Egypt], AH173 Start Price: 190.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 260.00 - 300.00 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AV dinar (4.01g), NM [Egypt], AH173, A-218.8, clipped, citing the governor 'Umar, nice Very Fine.
Thumbnail 405 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AR dirham (2.76g), Sijistan, AH170 Start Price: 160.00High Bid: 260.00Estimate: 200.00 - 260.00 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AR dirham (2.76g), Sijistan, AH170, A-219.4, caliph cited as al-khalifa harun in reverse field, choice Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 406 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AR dirham (2.78g), Arran, AH190 Start Price: 290.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 450.00 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AR dirham (2.78g), Arran, AH190, A-219.2a, anonymous reverse, but citing the local governor Khuzayma below reverse, with letter 'ayn below, minor double-striking on obverse, lightly cleaned Extremely Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 407 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AR dirham (2.88g), Ifriqiya, AH180 Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 220.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AR dirham (2.88g), Ifriqiya, AH180, A-219.2a, citing Muhammad al-'Akki on reverse, pleasing Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 408 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AR dirham (2.62g), al-'Abbasiya, AH171 Start Price: 230.00High Bid: 230.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AR dirham (2.62g), al-'Abbasiya, AH171, A-219.2a, citing both the governor Yazid and unidentified official Sam'il (or something similar) beneath the reverse, Fine to Very Fine, RR. It has been suggested that Sam'il refers to the mint-manager at the time, possibly a Jewish name.
Thumbnail 409 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AR dirham (2.99g), Sijistan, AH172 Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 120.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AR dirham (2.99g), Sijistan, AH172, A-219.4, citing the governor Bin Khuzaym, and with the caliph cited as al-khalifa harun, Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 410 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AR dirham (3.00g), Sijistan, AH173 Start Price: 95.00High Bid: 260.00Estimate: 120.00 - 140.00 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AR dirham (3.00g), Sijistan, AH173, A-219.4, citing the governor Bin Khuzaym atop the reverse field, some adhesions, nice strike, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 411 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AR dirham (2.83g), Arminiya, AH186 Start Price: 440.00High Bid: 460.00Estimate: 600.00 - 700.00 ABBASID: al-Rashid, 786-809, AR dirham (2.83g), Arminiya, AH186, A-219.9a, citing the local governor Asad b. Yazid, choice Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 412 ABBASID: al-Amin, 809-813, AV dinar (4.17g), NM [Egypt], AH194 Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 380.00Estimate: 300.00 - 350.00 ABBASID: al-Amin, 809-813, AV dinar (4.17g), NM [Egypt], AH194, A-220.1, li'l-khalifa below reverse field, lovely Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 413 ABBASID: al-Amin, 809-813, AR dirham (3.01g), Balkh, AH193 Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 230.00Estimate: 125.00 - 175.00 ABBASID: al-Amin, 809-813, AR dirham (3.01g), Balkh, AH193, A-221.4, citing his brother al-Ma'mun as both wali 'ahd al-muslimin and as ibn amir al-mu'minin, with the title al-amir, lovely bold strike, Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, S.
Thumbnail 414 ABBASID: al-Amin, 809-813, AR dirham (2.90g), Nishapur, AH194 Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 140.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 ABBASID: al-Amin, 809-813, AR dirham (2.90g), Nishapur, AH194, A-221.4, in the name of al-Ma'mun, the brother of al-Amin, also with the local governor 'Uthman, Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 415 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.20g), NM [Egypt], AH197 Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.20g), NM [Egypt], AH197, A-222.2, citing the governor 'Abbad, Fine.
Thumbnail 416 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.22g), NM (Egypt), AH199 Start Price: 270.00High Bid: 360.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.22g), NM (Egypt), AH199, A-222.5, citing al-Muttalib, al-Fadl, and Dhu'l-Ri'asatyn, Fine to Very Fine, S, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 417 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.15g), Misr, AH203 Start Price: 230.00High Bid: 360.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.15g), Misr, AH203, A-222.7, citing al-Sari, governor of Egypt, and the military office Tahir, but not the caliph, Very Fine, S, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection. Tahir b. al-Husayn had served al-Ma'mun for a decade before rebelling against him in Iran & Central Asia, where he founded the short-lived independent Tahirid dynasty, with its capital at Marw (now in Turkmenistan).
Thumbnail 418 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.11g), NM (Egypt), AH206 Start Price: 230.00High Bid: 250.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.11g), NM (Egypt), AH206, A-222.9, citing 'Ubayd Allah b. al-Sari, governor of Egypt, on obverse, the caliph al-Ma'mun on reverse, nice Very Fine, S, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 419 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.22g), NM (Egypt), AH207 Start Price: 230.00High Bid: 270.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.22g), NM (Egypt), AH207, A-222.9, citing 'Ubayd Allah b. al-Sari, governor of Egypt, on obverse, the caliph al-Ma'mun on reverse, About Very Fine, S, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 420 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AV dinar (3.55g), NM (Egypt), AH208 Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 280.00Estimate: 275.00 - 350.00 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AV dinar (3.55g), NM (Egypt), AH208, A-222.9, citing the caliph al-Ma'mun & the Egyptian governor 'Ubayd Allah b. al-Sari, clipped, fully clear date, Fine.
Thumbnail 421 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AV dinar (3.73g), NM (Egypt), AH211 Start Price: 520.00High Bid: 520.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AV dinar (3.73g), NM (Egypt), AH211, A-222.10, clipped & slightly crinkled, citing the Egyptian governor 'Abd Allah b. Tahir, Fine, RRR. 'Abd Allah b. Tahir was the 3rd member of the Tahirid dynasty, who succeeded his brother Talha at Marw in AH213 and had served briefly as governor of Egypt earlier. The name has also been read as 'Ubayd Allah b. Tahir, but the first word is not clear on this specimen, but is clearly 'Abd on the example in the Tübingen collection, the only example recorded by Bernardi.
Thumbnail 422 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.07g), NM (Egypt), AH213 Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.07g), NM (Egypt), AH213, A-222.11, inscribed li'l-khalifa al-ma'mun in reverse field, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 423 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.13g), al-'Iraq, AH199 Start Price: 190.00High Bid: 260.00Estimate: 260.00 - 300.00 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.13g), al-'Iraq, AH199, A-222.12, citing the vizier as Dhu'l-Ri'asatayn, some light scratches in the field, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 424 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.06g), Misr, AH217 Start Price: 230.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AV dinar (4.06g), Misr, AH217, A-222A.2, completely anonymous, About Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 425 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AR dirham (3.05g), Samarqand, AH203 Start Price: 65.00High Bid: 65.00Estimate: 80.00 - 120.00 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AR dirham (3.05g), Samarqand, AH203, A-223.4, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 426 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AR dirham (2.91g), Isbahan, AH201 Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 130.00Estimate: 100.00 - 140.00 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AR dirham (2.91g), Isbahan, AH201, A-223.5, double obverse marginal text, in old style calligraphy, beautiful strike, choice Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 427 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AR dirham (2.75g), Isbahan, AH202 Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 280.00Estimate: 350.00 - 400.00 ABBASID: al-Ma'mun, 810-833, AR dirham (2.75g), Isbahan, AH202, A-224, citing 'Ali b. Musa as heir and the vizier Dhu'l-Ri'asatayn, formerly mounted in jewelry but still pleasing, Fine to Very Fine, R. 'Ali b. Musa al-Rida, Imam of the Shi'ite faction, was named heir to the caliphate as part of a failed attempt to reconcile the Sunni and Shi'ite branches of Islam.
Thumbnail 428 ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AV dinar (4.07g), Madinat al-Salam, AH231 Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AV dinar (4.07g), Madinat al-Salam, AH231, A-227, Fine to Very Fine, R, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 429 ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (2.91g), Madinat al-Salam, AH230 Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 95.00Estimate: 125.00 - 175.00 ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (2.91g), Madinat al-Salam, AH230, A-228, minor discoloration, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 430 ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (3.33g), Samarqand, AH227 Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 180.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (3.33g), Samarqand, AH227, A-228, very clear date, as the word for 7 is often difficult to distinguish from the word for 9, choice Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 431 ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (2.86g), Madinat al-Salam, AH227 Start Price: 95.00Estimate: 120.00 - 160.00 ABBASID: al Wathiq, 842-847, AR dirham (2.86g), Madinat al-Salam, AH227, A-228, very clear date, as the word for 7 is often difficult to distinguish from the word for 9, pleasing Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 432 ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AV dinar (4.18g), Misr, AH234 Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 540.00Estimate: 325.00 - 400.00 ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AV dinar (4.18g), Misr, AH234, A-229.1, first issue of al-Mutawakkil, without citing his heir-apparent, Very Fine, R, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 433 ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AV dinar (4.19g), Misr, AH245 Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 270.00Estimate: 280.00 - 320.00 ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AV dinar (4.19g), Misr, AH245, A-229.3, citing the heir-apparent al-Mu'tazz, Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 434 ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.93g), Marw, AH241 Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.93g), Marw, AH241, A-230.3, touch of weakness, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 435 ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.97g), Marw, AH245 Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 180.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (2.97g), Marw, AH245, A-230.3, minimal weakness, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 436 ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (3.26g), Isbahan, AH241 Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (3.26g), Isbahan, AH241, A-230.3, heavy weight, dirhams of al-Mutawakkil sometimes weigh significantly more or less than the canonical dirham weight of 2.97g, nearly Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 437 ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (3.03g), al-Kufa, AH245 Start Price: 95.00High Bid: 140.00Estimate: 130.00 - 160.00 ABBASID: al-Mutawakkil, 847-861, AR dirham (3.03g), al-Kufa, AH245, A-230.3, Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 438 ABBASID: al-Musta'in, 862-866, AV dinar (3.57g), Misr, AH249 Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 460.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 ABBASID: al-Musta'in, 862-866, AV dinar (3.57g), Misr, AH249, A-233.1, without the heir-apparent, Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 439 ABBASID: al-Musta'in, 862-866, AV dinar (4.09g), Madinat al-Salam, AH251 Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 340.00Estimate: 325.00 - 400.00 ABBASID: al-Musta'in, 862-866, AV dinar (4.09g), Madinat al-Salam, AH251, A-233.2, very slightly clipped, citing the heir-apparent al-'Abbas, nice Very Fine.
Thumbnail 440 ABBASID: al-Mu'tamid, 870-892, AV dinar (4.39g), Madinat al-Salam, AH258 Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 460.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 ABBASID: al-Mu'tamid, 870-892, AV dinar (4.39g), Madinat al-Salam, AH258, A-239.1, citing Ja'far as heir-apparent, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 441 ABBASID: al-Mu'tamid, 870-892, AR dirham (2.95g), al-Kufa, AH271 Start Price: 120.00High Bid: 220.00Estimate: 160.00 - 200.00 ABBASID: al-Mu'tamid, 870-892, AR dirham (2.95g), al-Kufa, AH271, A-240.6, citing the heir-apparent al-Muwaffaq and the vizier, as Dhu'l-Wizaratayn, "possessor of the two vizierates", a reference to Sa'id b. Makhlad, lovely Extremely Fine, R. The word wizaratayn is misspelled as wiyaratayn, i.e., with Y instead of Z. Just a typo!
Thumbnail 442 ABBASID: al-Muktafi, 902-908, AR dirham (2.71g), Isbahan, AH291 Start Price: 80.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 ABBASID: al-Muktafi, 902-908, AR dirham (2.71g), Isbahan, AH291, A-244, citing the vizier Wali al-Dawla, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 443 ABBASID: al-Muqtadir, 908-932, AV dinar (4.65g), Madinat al-Salam, AH320 Start Price: 580.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 ABBASID: al-Muqtadir, 908-932, AV dinar (4.65g), Madinat al-Salam, AH320, A-245.2, without the name of the vizier 'Amid al-Dawla, virtually Uncirculated, R.
Thumbnail 444 ABBASID: al-Muqtadir, 908-932, AV dinar (3.74g), Qumm, AH313 Start Price: 680.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,200.00 ABBASID: al-Muqtadir, 908-932, AV dinar (3.74g), Qumm, AH313, A-245.2, lovely Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 445 ABBASID: al-Muqtadir, 908-932, AV dinar (4.73g), al-Ahwaz, AH317 Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 ABBASID: al-Muqtadir, 908-932, AV dinar (4.73g), al-Ahwaz, AH317, A-245.2, pellet to left, right, top & bottom of obverse field, lovely Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 446 ABBASID: al-Muqtadir, 908-932, AV dinar (4.42g), Tustar min al-Ahwaz, AH320 Start Price: 360.00High Bid: 380.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 ABBASID: al-Muqtadir, 908-932, AV dinar (4.42g), Tustar min al-Ahwaz, AH320, A-248, citing the vizier 'Imad al-Dawla beneath the reverse field, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, R, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 447 ABBASID: al-Qahir, 932-934, AV dinar (5.06g), al-Karaj, AH321 Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,100.00 - 1,400.00 ABBASID: al-Qahir, 932-934, AV dinar (5.06g), al-Karaj, AH321, A-250.2, citing the caliphal heir Abu'l-Qasim, light weakness, as usual for this rare mint, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, RR. Al-Karaj was regional city in west-central Iran.
Thumbnail 448 ABBASID: al-Qahir, 932-934, AV dinar (4.09g), Suq al-Ahwaz, AH322 Start Price: 360.00High Bid: 520.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 ABBASID: al-Qahir, 932-934, AV dinar (4.09g), Suq al-Ahwaz, AH322, A-252, the "avenger" type, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, R, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 449 ABBASID: al-Radi, 934-940, AV dinar (4.39g), Madinat al-Salam, AH323 Start Price: 270.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 ABBASID: al-Radi, 934-940, AV dinar (4.39g), Madinat al-Salam, AH323, A-254.1, with the letter R beneath the reverse field, lightly bent, very well struck, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 450 ABBASID: al-Radi, 934-940, AV dinar (6.58g), Suq al-Ahwaz, AH323 Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 340.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 ABBASID: al-Radi, 934-940, AV dinar (6.58g), Suq al-Ahwaz, AH323, A-254.1, Fine to Very Fine.
Thumbnail 451 ABBASID: al-Muttaqi, 940-944, AR dirham (3.16g), Wasit, AH329 Start Price: 160.00High Bid: 160.00Estimate: 200.00 - 280.00 ABBASID: al-Muttaqi, 940-944, AR dirham (3.16g), Wasit, AH329, A-258, citing the chief amir 'Abd al-Husayn Bajkam as mawla amir al-mu'minin, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, R.
Thumbnail 452 ABBASID: al-Mustadi, 1170-1180, AV dinar (2.09g), Madinat al-Salam, DM Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 320.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 ABBASID: al-Mustadi, 1170-1180, AV dinar (2.09g), Madinat al-Salam, DM, A-267, careless strike as always for this reign, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 453 ABBASID: al-Nasir, 1180-1225, AV dinar (2.55g), Madinat al-Salam, AH615 Start Price: 380.00High Bid: 520.00Estimate: 500.00 - 700.00 ABBASID: al-Nasir, 1180-1225, AV dinar (2.55g), Madinat al-Salam, AH615, A-268, very slightly crinkled, bold strike without any weakness whatsoever, lovely example, lovely Very Fine.
Thumbnail 454 ABBASID: al-Nasir, 1180-1225, AV dinar (5.32g), Madinat al-Salam, AH617 Start Price: 360.00High Bid: 520.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 ABBASID: al-Nasir, 1180-1225, AV dinar (5.32g), Madinat al-Salam, AH617, A-268, broad flan, decent strike with minimal weakness, strong Very Fine.
Thumbnail 455 ABBASID: al-Nasir, 1180-1225, AV dinar (5.52g), Madinat al-Salam, AH621 Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 340.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 ABBASID: al-Nasir, 1180-1225, AV dinar (5.52g), Madinat al-Salam, AH621, A-268, some weakness, 0.1775 AGW, About Very Fine.
Thumbnail 456 ABBASID: al-Musta'sim, 1242-1258, AV dinar (8.33g), Madinat al-Salam, AH640 Start Price: 680.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 ABBASID: al-Musta'sim, 1242-1258, AV dinar (8.33g), Madinat al-Salam, AH640, A-275, lightly double-struck on obverse only, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 457 ABBASID: al-Musta'sim, 1242-1258, AV dinar (4.16g), Madinat al-Salam, AH641 Start Price: 540.00High Bid: 580.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 ABBASID: al-Musta'sim, 1242-1258, AV dinar (4.16g), Madinat al-Salam, AH641, A-275, lustrous Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 458 ABBASID: al-Musta'sim, 1242-1258, AV dinar (5.93g), Madinat al-Salam, AH642 Start Price: 520.00Estimate: 650.00 - 850.00 ABBASID: al-Musta'sim, 1242-1258, AV dinar (5.93g), Madinat al-Salam, AH642, A-275, Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 459 ABBASID: al-Musta'sim, 1242-1258, AV dinar (8.27g), Madinat al-Salam, AH643 Start Price: 540.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 ABBASID: al-Musta'sim, 1242-1258, AV dinar (8.27g), Madinat al-Salam, AH643, A-275, nearly Extremely Fine.
Thumbnail 460 ABBASID: al-Musta'sim, 1242-1258, AV dinar (6.91g), Madinat al-Salam, AH65(2) Start Price: 540.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 ABBASID: al-Musta'sim, 1242-1258, AV dinar (6.91g), Madinat al-Salam, AH65(2), A-275, final digit weak but likely, Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Thumbnail 461 ABBASID: al-Musta'sim, 1242-1258, AV dinar (6.88g), Madinat al-Salam, AH65x Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 540.00Estimate: 550.00 - 650.00 ABBASID: al-Musta'sim, 1242-1258, AV dinar (6.88g), Madinat al-Salam, AH65x, A-275, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 462 ABBASID: al-Musta'sim, 1242-1258, AV dinar (4.94g), Madinat al-Salam, AH65x Start Price: 340.00Estimate: 450.00 - 550.00 ABBASID: al-Musta'sim, 1242-1258, AV dinar (4.94g), Madinat al-Salam, AH65x, A-275, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 463 ABBASID: Ahmad, governor, fl. 849+, AE fals (2.64g), Dimashq, AH23(4) Start Price: 60.00High Bid: 60.00Estimate: 80.00 - 100.00 ABBASID: Ahmad, governor, fl. 849+, AE fals (2.64g), Dimashq, AH23(4), A-284, Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 464 ABBASID: Muhammad b. 'Isa, governor, fl. 811/812, AE fals (2.52g), Sur (Tyre), ND Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 110.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 ABBASID: Muhammad b. 'Isa, governor, fl. 811/812, AE fals (2.52g), Sur (Tyre), ND, A-293, decent example, cast, not struck, as always, known dated AH196, Very Fine, ex. Robert Pelletreau collection.
Thumbnail 465 ABBASID: Nasr al-Thamali, early 10th century, AE fals (2.77g), NM {Tarsus], ND Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 125.00 - 175.00 ABBASID: Nasr al-Thamali, early 10th century, AE fals (2.77g), NM {Tarsus], ND, A-300, Zeno-108298 (this piece), nice strike, Very Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 466 ABBASID: Bish (b. Afshini), circa 900, AE fals (2.09g), [Tarsus], ND Start Price: 65.00High Bid: 140.00Estimate: 100.00 - 125.00 ABBASID: Bish (b. Afshini), circa 900, AE fals (2.09g), [Tarsus], ND, A-300, reverse text mimma amara bihi / al-amir bishr / yaday amir al-mu'- / -minin, cast as always, excellent example, About Very Fine, R.
Thumbnail 467 ABBASID: AE fals (6.23g), al-Mawsil, ND (ca 160s) Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 95.00Estimate: 135.00 - 175.00 ABBASID: AE fals (6.23g), al-Mawsil, ND (ca 160s), A-308, SICA-2:1601, citing al-Saqr b. Najda, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 468 ABBASID: AE fals (4.05g), Sijistan, AH153 Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 260.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 ABBASID: AE fals (4.05g), Sijistan, AH153, A-335, in the name of al-Mahdi, son of the caliph al-Mansur & heir-apparent to the caliphate, Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 469 ABBASID: AE fals, Sijistan, AH194 Start Price: 50.00High Bid: 320.00Estimate: 85.00 - 110.00 ABBASID: AE fals, Sijistan, AH194, A-335, SICA-2:1499, 6-rayyed star, annulet between each 2 rays, Very Good to Fine, RR.
Thumbnail 470 ABBASID: Abu'l-Jird, ca. late 8th century or later, Glass-paste jeton (6.12g) Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 480.00Estimate: 550.00 - 750.00 ABBASID: Abu'l-Jird, ca. late 8th century or later, Glass-paste jeton (6.12g), A-338U, Nicol-6022, Morton-374, inscribed only with the official's name, also read as either Abu'l-Hazan or Abu'l-Hazn, perhaps even Abu'l-Harar, choice Extremely Fine, RR. The dating of this piece is uncertain. Morton suggests late 8th or 9th century AD, Petrie roughly 11th or 12th century, Nicol 13th-15th century. I am inclined to accept Morton's dating in the century, due to calligraphy and style.
Thumbnail 471 ABBASID: Glass paste vessel stamp (3.54g), DM Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 ABBASID: Glass paste vessel stamp (3.54g), DM, official's name undeciphered, below name is fi sana following by traces of the year, green translucent, Very Fine.
Thumbnail 472 ABBASID: Glass paste weight (4.16g) Start Price: 80.00High Bid: 580.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 ABBASID: Glass paste weight (4.16g), lightly stamped, weak legends, translucent green, About Fine. Somewhat similar to various early Abbasid weights, such as Morton-217, but with the phrase amir al-mu'minin reasonably clear in the middle line of the text. Several other variants cite either the caliph al-Mansur (754-775) or al-Mahdi (775-785) and I believe this piece was produced during that period.
Thumbnail 473 ABBASID: Bronze weight, ca. 9th-11th century (22.93g), Manbij Start Price: 230.00High Bid: 620.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 ABBASID: Bronze weight, ca. 9th-11th century (22.93g), Manbij, inscribed horizontally in three lines baraka min Allah al-wafa lillah, with the city name Manbij to the left, vertically / eight punches, Very Fine, RR. Probably intended as a weight for 8 dirhams, based on a somewhat reduced dirham weight of 2.87g rather than the canonical 2.97g, though most of that reduction in weight may be the result of some corrosion.
Thumbnail 474 ABBASID: Anonymous, lead seal (16.66g), AH155 Start Price: 160.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 ABBASID: Anonymous, lead seal (16.66g), AH155, date clear in margin legend, khams for the first digit is weak but certain, the remaining digits boldly clear, central text not yet deciphered, Fine, R.