Web Auction 25 – 11 - 14 March 2023
Ancient, Medieval and World Coins
Part 1: Sa, 11.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 12.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 3: Mo, 13.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 4: Tu, 14.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.
Part 2: Su, 12.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 3: Mo, 13.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 4: Tu, 14.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Description
CRUSADERS. Crusader Imitations of Islamic Dirhams. Dirham (Silver, 22 mm, 2.80 g, 6 h), imitating an Ayyubid dirham from Damascus, citing the deceased Ayyubid al-Salih Ismai'l and the deceased Abbasid caliph al-Mustansir, Akka (Acre), AH 651 = AD 1253. Album 849.2. CCS 9. Metcalf, Crusades, 233 ff. Wäckerlin 243f. Minor deposits, otherwise, very fine.
This interesting imitation bears the Christian date 1253 instead of the usual hijri date.
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Bidding
| Price realized | 110 CHF |
| Starting price | 25 CHF |
The auction is closed.
