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ISLAMIC, Umayyad Caliphate. 'Abd Allah ibn al-Zubayr. Zubayrid governor, AH 63-73 / AD 682-692. AR Drachm (34.5mm, 2.67 g, 9h). Arab-Sasanian type. DA (Dārābgird) mint. Dated YE 53 (AH 65 = AD 685/6). Crowned Sasanian-style bust right; bismillah in Arabic in outer margin; pellets above star-in-crescents; triple pellets flanking lowest star-in-crescent / Fire altar with ribbons and attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; date to left; mint to right; pellet to right of upper star-in-crescent. Malek, Arab-Sasanian 432; Album 78; ICV 71. Iridescent toning at periphery, traces of deposits. Near EF.
From the HC Collection. Ex Ponterio 134 (22 April 2005). lot 1508.
From the HC Collection. Ex Ponterio 134 (22 April 2005). lot 1508.