Watch List notes:

Islamic, 'Abbasid Caliphate, Al-Malhdi, (AH 158-168, AD 774-785), billon drachm (25mm), (3.16 g), Bukharkhudat type, Bukhara mint, Imitating Sasanian king Bahram V; obv. crowned bust right, al-mahdi to upper left, rev. fire flanked by attendants; bust right in flames, (Album 94, Treadwell, Monetary, Type 3, Walker 319-37, Wilkes ICV 96). Toned, very fine, very scarce.

Ex Dr. L.J. Sherwin Collection and from CNG Mail Bid Sale 84, 5 May 2010 (lot 1660).