Earliest Islamic Issue with Religious Legend in Arabic
| 293, Lot: 550. Estimate $100. |
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ISLAMIC, Arab-Sasanian coinage. Yazdigerd type with bism allāh. Circa 652-668. AR Drachm (30mm, 3.61 g, 9h). SK (Sīstān/Sijistān) mint. Dated frozen YE 20 (AH 30/1 / AD 651/2). Crowned Sasanian-style bust right;
bism allāh in margin / Fire altar flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. SICA 1, 353; Album 1. Good VF.
Generally considered to be the earliest definitive Islamic issue, i.e. with religious formula in Arabic.
Current Status
293, Lot: 550.
Closing Date And Time: Dec 19, 2012 at 1:03:20 PM ET.
Current Date And Time: Apr 18, 2024 at 6:20:53 PM ET.
Currently: $340. High Bidder dorian. Bidders (9).
