ISLAMIC, Umayyad Caliphate. Uncertain period (pre-reform) (?), AH 41-77 / AD 661-697. AE (Bronze, 18 mm, 1.49 g, 1 h), Arab-Sasanian type, date and mint illegible. Draped bust of Khosrau II to right, wearing elaborate mural crown; behind and before head, AFZUT GDH ('may his kingship increase' in Pahlawi); in outer margin, APD ('excellent' in Pahlawi) and countermark. Rev. Fire altar with ribbons flanked by two attendants; to left, blundered date; to right, blundered mint name. Gyselen, -. SICA I -. Very rare and struck on a broad flan. Very fine.
Price realized | 280 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |