Qaramita (Qarmatids). Anonymous. AH 358 / AD 969. AR Dirham (28.4mm, 3.74 g, 5h). Tabariya mint. Dated AH 358 (AD 968/9). VF, creased, weak in parts.

Islamic Auction 9
Lot: 165.

Egypt and Syria, Silver

Estimate: $ 1 500

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Qaramita (Qarmatids). Anonymous. AH 358 / AD 969. AR Dirham (28.4mm, 3.74 g, 5h). Tabariya mint. Dated AH 358 (AD 968/9). In the name of the Chief Sayyids (al-sadat al-ru’asa). Two letters (qaf alif?) below obverse legend; two letters (ra kaf?) below reverse legend. Vardanyan –; Jeselsohn 518; cf. Morton & Eden 99, lot 99 (same dies); Album B684. VF, creased, weak in parts. Extremely rare.


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