ISLAMIC, Umayyad Caliphate. temp. 'Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan. AH 65-86 / AD 685-705. AR Drachm (34mm, 4.18 g, 3h). Arab-Sasanian type. Issue of Salm ibn Ziyad, governor of Khorasan. MRW (Merv) mint. Dated AH 63 in Pahlavi (AD 682/3).Electronic Auction 458 Early Medieval & Islamic, Silver Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ISLAMIC, Umayyad Caliphate. temp. 'Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan. AH 65-86 / AD 685-705. AR Drachm (34mm, 4.18 g, 3h). Arab-Sasanian type. Issue of Salm ibn Ziyad, governor of Khorasan. MRW (Merv) mint. Dated AH 63 in Pahlavi (AD 682/3). Crowned Sasanian-style bust right; in outer margin, bismillah with triple pellets flanking lowest star-in-crescent / Fire altar with ribbons and attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. SICA I 333; Walker, Arab-Sasanian 126; Album 18; ICV –. Areas of toning, double struck with worn dies. EF. |