Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1921. Estimate $200.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 8 June 2005.  Sold For $550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

EARLY ISLAMIC, Arab-Bukharan. Caliph al-Amin, Abbasid Governor. 809-813 AD. AR Drachm (2.36 gm, 3h). Imitating Sasanian king Bahram V. Crowned bust right; Arabic legend around / Fire altar with attendants, head right on altar. Walker, Arab-Sasanian 344-350; Album 96. Good VF. Excellent metal for issue. ($200)