Watch List notes:

Islamic, Abbasid, al-Musta'sim, (A.H. 640-656) (A.D.1242-1258, gold dinar, (4.22 g), Madinat al-Salam mint, dated A.H. 643 = A.D. 1045, (A.275, BMC 506, Wilkes 474). Slightly crinkled, otherwise very fine, very scarce.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection and previously from Jean Elsen 2 August 2001, list 216 (item 704).