Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
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Muqâtil ibn Misma', in Fârs 72-73 H/691-692 AD. Half drachm PYE 139 = AH 174 (AD 790/1). Stylized crowned Sassanian style bust right; mqatl in Arabic to right; 'pd in Pahlavi to lower right in outer margin; nwk' in Pahlavi to lower left / Fire altar flanked by attendants; pellets flanking flames; date to left, mint to right; alternating triple pellets and star-in-crescents in outer margin. Album 68. 1.95 g.; Dark Toning Good Very Fine
From the bequest of Arthistorian and Orientalist Dr. Kurt Erdmann (1901-1964).
Muqâtil ibn Misma', in Fârs 72-73 H/691-692 AD. Half drachm PYE 139 = AH 174 (AD 790/1). Stylized crowned Sassanian style bust right; mqatl in Arabic to right; 'pd in Pahlavi to lower right in outer margin; nwk' in Pahlavi to lower left / Fire altar flanked by attendants; pellets flanking flames; date to left, mint to right; alternating triple pellets and star-in-crescents in outer margin. Album 68. 1.95 g.; Dark Toning Good Very Fine
From the bequest of Arthistorian and Orientalist Dr. Kurt Erdmann (1901-1964).