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Lot 280: ARAB-SASANIAN-HEPHTALITE; Talha ibn Abdalluh. Æ Unit. Extremely Rare. 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 359)
- Sold Winning Bid: $1,525
- 20 Bid(s)
Description
ARAB-SASANIAN-HEPHTALITE; Talha ibn Abdalluh. Æ Unit (1.74 gm; 25 mm). obverse; Sasanian bust to the right with name in front of the face, Hephtalite writings on the outer margin. Reverse; Fire altar and attendants, mint: SK, year; not visible due to corrosion. Typically these issues have the date of 64-66 AH. It is not clear if there are Hephtalites lettrs on the reverse given the deteriorated state of metal. Well struck on a nice broad medallic flan. Original find patina. Choice Very Fine / about Very Fine. Extremely rare.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 280
- Listing #: 214825
- Closed: Monday, April 5, 2021 5:33:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $200