Lot 264: ABBASID DYNASTY, Al-Ma'mun. Contemporary counterfeit of a dirham

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 364)

Description

ABBASID DYNASTY, Al-Ma'mun. 194-218 AH. (810-833 AD). Contemporary counterfeit of a dirham (3.40 gm; 25 mm). Dirham of Al-Ma'mun, Samarkand 197 AH. citing al-Ma’mun as Imam and Amir Al-Mu’menin with Lillah Al-Fadl. Album 223.3. Struck from real dirhem dies; There are no Æ fulus like this which leads us to believe it is a very interesting contemporary counterfeit of a dirham. Well struck on a nice full flan. Original find reddish, green patina. Choice Good VF. Rare.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 264
Listing #: 203201
Closed: Monday, July 26, 2021 5:27:40 PM CT
Estimate: $80

Sold Winning Bid: $48
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 264
Listing #: 203201
Closed: Monday, July 26, 2021 5:27:40 PM CT
Estimate: $80