425, Lot: 669. Estimate $100.
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ISLAMIC, Umayyad Caliphate. temp. 'Abd Allah ibn al-Zubayr. Rival Caliph, AH 60-73 / AD 680-692. AR Drachm (26mm, 2.77 g, 3h). Arab-Sasanian type. Issue of 'Umar ibn 'Ubayd Allah ibn Mi'mar, Zubayrid governor at Ardaxšīr-xvarrah. ST (Stakhr) mint. Dated AH 70
in Pahlavi (AD 689). Crowned Sasanian-style bust right;
gwd’n in Pahlavi,
lillah al-hamd in Arabic and four pellets in outer margin / Fire altar with ribbons and attendants; crescent and star flanking flames. SICA I 380; Walker,
Arab-Sasanian 205; Album 21; ICV 24. VF, slight double strike on obverse, a few cleaning marks. Rare.
