Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 24122 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 35: Indian and Islamic Coins - e-Auction
Lot: 436

Artuqids of Hisn Kayfa and Amid, Fakhr al-Din Qara Arslan (1144-1174), AE dirhams (2), 6.42; 5.49g, without mint or date bust of Christ Pantocrator, rev. ruler's names and titles (S & S Type 1; Album 1820.1), one about fine, the second on an irregular flan, fine, both variants of a rare type; Zangids of Syria, Nur al-Din Mahmud (1146-1173), AE Dirham or cast imitation, 3.55g, two Byzantine-style figures standing facing, holding a labarum, rev. Christ Pantokrator standing facing, traces of legend both sides (Whelan Type II, 202-5; S&S Type 73; Album 1850; ICV 1265), fine (3)

Provenance

One of the Artuquid coins, George Blaine Collection

Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate

Starting price
£60