Stephen Album Rare Coins

Auction 45  –  26 - 29 January 2023

Stephen Album Rare Coins, Auction 45

Ancient, Islamic, Indian, Chinese and World Coins

Part A: Th, 26.01.2023, from 6:00 PM CET
Part B: Th, 26.01.2023, from 11:30 PM CET
Part C: Fr, 27.01.2023, from 6:00 PM CET
Part D: Sa, 28.01.2023, from 12:00 AM CET
Part E: Sa, 28.01.2023, from 7:00 PM CET
Part F: Su, 29.01.2023, from 7:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

TABARISTAN: Nusayr, 784-785, AR ½ drachm (2.02g), Tabaristan, AH168, A-L73, Malek-212, mint & date written in Arabic on the reverse, whereas the name of Nusayr is in Pahlavi at the usual name location before the bust on the obverse, VF to EF, RR. Miles and DeShazo have argued that this individual was the eunuch Nusayr al-Wasif, who served as chief of intelligence for the caliph al-Mahdi.
Estimate: USD 350 - 450

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Price realized 350 USD
Starting price 280 USD
Estimate 350 USD
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