Pre-reform issues, Arab-Sasanian. Abd al-Rahman b. 'Abdallah. fl. AH 79 / AD 697. AR Drachm (27.5mm, 2.97 g, 8h). AKWLA (‘Aqola, near Kufa) mint. Dated AH 79 (AD 697). Near VF.

Islamic Auction 4 – Session 1
Lot: 7. Estimated: $ 1 500

Pre-reform issues, Silver

Sold For $ 1 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Pre-reform issues, Arab-Sasanian. Abd al-Rahman b. 'Abdallah. fl. AH 79 / AD 697. AR Drachm (27.5mm, 2.97 g, 8h). AKWLA (‘Aqola, near Kufa) mint. Dated AH 79 (AD 697). Obverse margin: — / bismillah / — / — / Reverse: mint-signature to left of fire-altar and attendants; date to right. Malek, Arab-Sasanian p. 267, 9.16; SICA 1, 6; Album A28. Near VF. Very rare.

On this very rare type, the date is expressed in Pahlawi numerals and is to be read as ‘70+3+3+3’.

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