Islamic Dynasties, Egypt, Burji Mamluk, al-Ashraf Barsbay (AH 825-841, AD 1422-1438), gold ashrafi, 17mm, (3.35 g), Cairo mint, dated 837, legends are divided by three horizontal cables both sides, (Album 998, Balog 709, Wilkes 1040). Very fine, scarce.
Ex Dr. L.J. Sherwin Collection, acquired from Jean Elsen Sale 77, December 13, 2003 (lot 707).