QARAKHANID: Sulayman b. Yusuf, 1031-1056, AR dirham (3.79g), Yarkand, AH42x, A-3359, entitled malik al-mashriq wa sin, "king of the east and of China", due to his occupation of the city of Khotan in Xinjiang, VF, RRR. Somewhat similar to Kochnev-840a, but with the obverse title differently arranged. The date is probably AH429, though 430 is also possible.
Estimate: USD 200 - 300
Price realized | 700 USD |
Starting price | 170 USD |
Estimate | 200 USD |