ISLAMIC, Umayyad Caliphate. temp. 'Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, AH 65-86 / AD 685-705. Pashiz (Bronze, 18 mm, 1.24 g, 10 h), anonymous Arab Sasanian type, uncertain mint and date. Crowned and draped Sasanian-style bust to right; behind and before head, 'AFZUT GDH' ('may his kingship increase' in Pahlawi). Rev. Draped bust facing wearing a flame nimbus around the head and to large earrings; to left, LWB'K ('current' in Pahlawi); to right, illegible legend in Pahlawi. Gyselen 84. SICA I, -. Very rare. About very fine.
Price realized | 110 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |