Watch List notes:

Arab-Sasanian coinage, Khusro type, in the name of the Umayyad Caliph 'Abd al-Malik b. Marwin, (c.AH 65-86, AD 685-705), silver drachm, (29mm), (4.04 g), DA (Darabjird), mint, dated IE 60 = AH 72 (691-692 AD), obv. crowned Sasanian-style bust right; bism Allah and MW in margin, rev. fire altar flanked by attendants, star and crescent flanking flames, (Album 32, SACA 1, 273-277, Walker C.3 [p.28], Wilkes ICC 19). Toned, good very fine, scarce.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from CNG Mail Bid Sale 41, 19 March 1997 (lot 2672).