Anonymous, probably Samanid period. . Two heart-shaped bronze weights, possibly for 12-mithqals and 6-dinars, the reverse of each stamped Samarqand, in small, neat, unpointed Kufic script within an oval cartouche; the larger 24.8 x 30.3 x 13.lmm, the smal

Islamic Auction 15 – Session One
Lot: 116.
Closing Date: Oct 28 2026 11:00 GMT

Pre-Mongol Asia

Estimate: $ 1 000

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Anonymous, probably Samanid period. . Two heart-shaped bronze weights, possibly for 12-mithqals and 6-dinars, the reverse of each stamped Samarqand, in small, neat, unpointed Kufic script within an oval cartouche; the larger 24.8 x 30.3 x 13.lmm, the smaller 20.1 x 25.2 x 9.6mm; weights 47.40g and 25.17g respectively. Both with slightly rough red/green patination. VF. Two (2) pieces. Extremely rare.

Although undated, the calligraphy on both pieces is consistent with a date in the ‘Abbasid period when Samarqand was held by the Samanids. There is no mark to indicate a denomination or standard, although the smaller is clearly intended to be exactly half the weight of the larger. The suggested values of 12- and 6-mithqals are conjectural, but are an extremely close match assuming a mithqal weight of 4.25g.

The final winners of all lots in Session One of CNG Islamic Auction 15 will be determined during the live sale held on 28 October 2026.

Session Two of CNG Islamic Auction 15, a timed online sale, will be held on Tuesday, 29 October 2026, beginning at 2:00 PM GMT.



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