ISLAMIC, Umayyad Caliphate. temp. Mu'awiya I ibn Abi Sufyan, AH 41-60 / AD 661-680. Drachm (Silver, 31 mm, 3.89 g, 10 h), Arab-Sasanian type, SK (Sistan), AH 48 = AD 668/9. Crowned and draped Sasanian-style bust to right; behind head, AFZUT GDH ('may his kingship increase' in Pahlawi); before head, 'Khosrau' in Pahlawi; in outer margin, 'bism Allah' ('In the name of Allah') and 'Rabbi' ('my Lord') in Kufic. Rev. Sasanian fire altar set on three steps, flanked by two attendants standing facing; to left, date; to right, mint ('SK' in Pahlawi). Album 5. SICA I, 358ff. Walker, Arab-Sassanian, 27. Light marks, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 75 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |