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Lot 269: ABBASID DYNASTY, Al-Ma'mun. Contemporary counterfeit of a dirham 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 359)
- Sold Winning Bid: $90
- 1 Bid(s)
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 #: 269
- Listing #: 214817
- Closed: Monday, April 5, 2021 5:29:20 PM CT
- Estimate: $150