MEDIEVAL ISLAMIC:LOT of 127 copper fulus, predominantly mint of Balkh, including: Umayyad (Balkh 93, one in crude VF condition); Abbasid (mostly Balkh 149, 182, and 187, plus some that might be other mints); Samanid (some Balkh, also a few Samarqand and some Bukhara and Ferghana); Ghaznavid (common Balkh and probably Ghazna mints); Khwarizmshah (probably all Balkh mint, but none with legible date); and Great Mongol (probably also Balkh mint, all without legible date); some interesting pieces, and an excellent study lot; average Fine condition, some nicer, most secondary quality of striking, viewing recommended; unidentified and loose in a box; retail value $2000; lot of 127 pieces.
Estimate: USD 600 - 800
Price realized | 650 USD |
Starting price | 500 USD |
Estimate | 600 USD |