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Lot 255: Arab Sasanian, Hajjaj ibn Yusuf (694-714 AD). AE.

AUCTION:  Pars Coins (Auction 365)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $30
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Description

Arab Sasanian, Hajjaj ibn Yusuf (694-714 AD). AE (0.76 gm; 17 mm). Sasanian bust of Khosrau II to the right, name in front of the face in 2 lines in Arabic,”al-Hajjaj bin Yusuf, GDH and Apzut to the left behind the head in Pahlavi, outer ring legend in 2 lines but not legible due to conditions of coin, reverse; figure with raised hand to the right, legend on the left in Pahlavi “ bovad? Or baasad pylwc, “be victorious” and kegend to the right Hcac (Hajjaj). Extremely rare type for Hajjaj coinage, Gyselen Type 79. No date. Brown reddish patina. Choice aVF / VF.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Pars Coins
  • Lot #: 255
  • Listing #: 209064
  • Closed: Monday, August 30, 2021 5:24:40 PM CT
  • Estimate: $50