Lot 167: Kurzuwan. Anonymous. June 1221. Æ jital. Rabi II, A.H. 618. 'Malik' beseiged by Ghenghis Khan. VF for the issue, brown patina, pitting on obverse. Scarce.

AUCTION: ACCG 1st Annual Benefit Auction (Auction 211)

Description

Kurzuwan. Anonymous. June 1221. Æ jital (19 mm, 3.29 g, 6'). Rabi II, A.H. 618. 'Malik' beseiged by Genghis Khan. Tye 324; Album 1971. VF for the issue, brown patina, pitting on obverse. Scarce.

According to Album, this coin was "[formerly] considered an issue of Chingiz Khan, [although] the type is now regarded as having been struck at Kurzuwan while under siege by the Mongols. It is one of the very few identifiable 'siege coins' of the Islamic world."

Donated by: Gordon Andreas Singer

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 167
Listing #: 198027
Closed: Sunday, August 17, 2008 7:46:00 PM CT
Estimate: $50

Sold Winning Bid: $61
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 167
Listing #: 198027
Closed: Sunday, August 17, 2008 7:46:00 PM CT
Estimate: $50