Stephen Album Rare Coins

Auction 40  –  13 - 15 May 2021

Stephen Album Rare Coins, Auction 40

Ancient, Islamic, Indian, Chinese and World Coins

Part A: Th, 13.05.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part B: Th, 13.05.2021, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part C: Fr, 14.05.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part D: Fr, 14.05.2021, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part E: Sa, 15.05.2021, from 7:00 PM CEST
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Description

ABBASID: al-Mu'tamid, 870-892, AR dirham (2.68g), al-Muwaffaqiya, AH270, A-240.6, citing the heir Sa'id b. Makhlad as dhu'l-wizaratayn, "possessor of the two vizierates", full mint and date, slightly bent, nearly VF, RR. Al-Muwaffaqiya was a military camp set up by the Abbasid army for their defeat of the Zanj Rebellion in southern Iraq. Normal Abbasid gold and silver were struck there in AH268-270, but the camp was abandoned after the defeat of the Zanj, which occurred early in 271.
Estimate: USD 260 - 350

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Price realized 500 USD
Starting price 220 USD
Estimate 260 USD
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