Stephen Album Rare Coins

Auction 43  –  12 - 15 May 2022

Stephen Album Rare Coins, Auction 43

Ancient, Islamic, Indian, Chinese and World Coins

Part 1: Th, 12.05.2022, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 13.05.2022, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 3: Sa, 14.05.2022, from 7:00 PM CEST
Part 4: Su, 15.05.2022, from 7:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

ILKHAN: Hulagu, 1256-1265, AR dirham (2.92g), Dimashq, AH658, A-2124, fully legible mint & date, extremely rare type for this mint, Mongol conquest coin, on which Hulagu is described as "the conqueror of the coast (al-basita) by the grace of his brother Möngke, the Great Qa'an", excellent example, superb bold strike, formerly cleaned but now very attractive, VF-EF, RRR. The coast refers to the Mediterranean, which of course the Mongol army never quite reached! Hulagu occupied Damascus for three months in AH658.
Estimate: $400-600

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Price realized 1'200 USD
Starting price 350 USD
Estimate 400 USD
The auction is closed.
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