CNG 94, Lot: 1600. Estimate $3000. Sold for $2400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ISLAMIC, Seljuks. Rum. 'Izz al-Din Kay Ka'us II bin Kay Khusraw. Sole reign over Rum Seljuk, AH 643-646 / AD 1246-1249. AV Dinar (28mm, 4.41 g, 3h). Dar al-Mulk Qunya mint. Dated AH 644 (AD 1246/7). Bismillah and Kalima in six lines within double linear quadrate frame; name and titles of Abbasid caliph al-Mustasim in outer margins / Name and titles of Kay Ka'us II bin Kay Khusraw in five lines within double linear quadrate frame; mint formula and AH date in outer margins. Broome 309; Izmirlier 515 var (pelleted and linear quadrate frame on obv.); Album A1223; CNG 85, lot 1320 (same dies). Superb EF.