Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 24  –  3 - 6 December 2022

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 24

Ancient, Medieval and World Coins

Part 1: Sa, 03.12.2022, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 04.12.2022, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 3: Mo, 05.12.2022, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 4: Tu, 06.12.2022, from 12:00 PM CET
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Description

★ A very rare Standing Caliph from Susa ★

ISLAMIC, Umayyad Caliphate. temp. 'Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, AH 65-86 / AD 685-705. Pashiz (Bronze, 16 mm, 0.89 g, 12 h), Arab Sasanian type with a 'Standing Caliph', Susa, after AH 74 = AD 693. Caliph standing facing, holding manipula in his right hand and placing his left hand on the pommel of his sword; in the field to right and left, ŠWŠ PZWN ('Susa growth' in Pahlawi). Rev. Elaborate floral symbol on shaft placed on three steps; in the field to left, ŠWŠ ('Susa' in Pahlawi); in the field to right, LWB'K ('current' in Pahlawi). Gyselen 39a. Very rare. Holed, otherwise, good fine.

From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, ex Album 34, 23 May 2019, 226.

This very rare issue copies the famous 'Standing Caliph' coinage struck by Abd al-Malik in Bilad al-Sham.

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Price realized 95 CHF
Starting price 25 CHF
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