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ISLAMIC, Arabia. Sulayhids. 'Ali ibn Muhammad. AH 439-473 / AD 1047-1081. Debased AV Dinar (2.28 g, 12h). Local issue. Pseudo-Kufic legend of the Kalima, consisting largely of lines and pellets in four lines; pseudo-Kufic mint formula and AH date consisting of lines in outer margin / Pseudo-Kufic legend citing Abbasid overlord in three lines; pseudo-Kufic legend in outer margin. Cf. SICA 10, 149 (for prototype); Album 1075.3. VF. Attractive, well-centered strike.
From the Norman Frank Collection.
From the Norman Frank Collection.