Wilkes & Curtis
Auction 7 14 September 2015
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Abbasid, temp. al-Ma'mun (194-218h), Dirham of mithqal weight, Samarqand 203h, citing Dhu'l-Riyasatayn, double marginal legend on obverse, 4.80g (Lowick -; A 223A var.). Pierced, otherwise very fine, very rare.
ex Peus Auction 393, 31 October 2007, lot 830
ex Baldwin's Islamic Coin Auction 20, 8 May 2012, lot 232
There were two types struck at Samarqand in 203h: dirhams with the name of the heir al-Rida with double marginal legends on the obverse, and anonymous dirhams with single marginal legends on the obverse. This coin is therefore a mule struck with an obverse of the former type and a reverse of the latter type.
Estimate: £250-300
ex Peus Auction 393, 31 October 2007, lot 830
ex Baldwin's Islamic Coin Auction 20, 8 May 2012, lot 232
There were two types struck at Samarqand in 203h: dirhams with the name of the heir al-Rida with double marginal legends on the obverse, and anonymous dirhams with single marginal legends on the obverse. This coin is therefore a mule struck with an obverse of the former type and a reverse of the latter type.
Estimate: £250-300