GHUZZ OF SYR DARYA: 'Abd Allah b. Tahir, ca. 230-245, AR drachm (1.40g), A-100.2, cf. Zeno-184344, Afrighid style bust right, citing the Tahirid ruler 'Abd Allah b. Tahir in Arabic to right // horseman right, pseudo-Choresmian legend around, Arabic namîj jabuya above the horse's rump, nice portrait, wonderful reverse, about 10% flat, VF, R. "Jabuya" means "Yabghu", generic term for Central Asian rulers; the meaning of "namij" is unknown.
Estimate: USD 140 - 180
Price realized | 220 USD |
Starting price | 110 USD |
Estimate | 140 USD |