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Lot 412: ARAB-SASANIAN, Abdallah ibn Zubayr (Rival Khalif), year 60. AR Dirhem 
Description
ARAB-SASANIAN, Abdallah ibn Zubayr (Rival Khalif), year 60. AR Dirhem (4.12 gm; 30 mm). Obverse, Khusrau II bust turning right, name "Apdwla-i zubiran amīr-i wurrishnikān" (Abdallah ibn Zubayr commander of the believers) in front of face Sasanain GDH formula behind the head, phrase "Bismillah" on the second quarter, triple dots on both sides of 6 o'clock symbol. Reverse, fire altar with attendants, date "60" on the left, Mint DA+hw. HW is either from Pahlavi phrase of HWPY (khoobi-Goodness) or According to some scholars from the Pahlavi phrase "hwmwt" (excellent!) which translates to "Wonderful/Great Darabgird". Sharply struck on a nice flan. Choice AU. Lightly toned. Extremely rare mint mark.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 412
- Listing #: 1767672
- Closes: Thursday, July 2, 2026 1:17:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $180