CNG 102, Lot: 1261. Estimate $750. Sold for $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ISLAMIC, Umayyad Caliphate. 'Umara ibn Tamim. Viceregal Governor of Sijistan, AH 84-85 / AD . AR Drachm (31mm, 3.62 g, 4h). Arab-Sasanian type. SK (Sijistan) mint. Dated AH 85 (AD 704). Crowned Sasanian-style bust right; bismillah and rabbi in Arabic in outer margin / Fire altar with ribbons and attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; date to left; mint to right. SICA I, p. 34; Walker, Arab-Sasanian –; Album C40; ICV 57; Album 24, lot 138 (same obv. die). Near EF, areas of toning, small flan crack under silver deposits. Extremely rare.