Auction 40 – 13 - 15 May 2021
Ancient, Islamic, Indian, Chinese and World Coins
Part A: Th, 13.05.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part B: Th, 13.05.2021, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part C: Fr, 14.05.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part D: Fr, 14.05.2021, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part E: Sa, 15.05.2021, from 7:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.
Part B: Th, 13.05.2021, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part C: Fr, 14.05.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part D: Fr, 14.05.2021, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part E: Sa, 15.05.2021, from 7:00 PM CEST
Description
ARTUQIDS OF AMID & KAYFA: Fakhr al-Din Qara Arslan, 1144-1174, AE dirham (4.30g), NM, ND, A-1820.1, SS-1, facing bust of Christ (Christ Pantocrator), holding the book of Gospels in his left hand, blundered Greek legend around, F-VF, RR. Reverse inscription includes the word "dirham" (as on a few later Artuqid copper coins), evidence that these lovely copper coins were intended to replace the silver dirham.
Estimate: USD 100 - 130
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Bidding
| Price realized | 120 USD |
| Starting price | 80 USD |
| Estimate | 100 USD |
The auction is closed.
