Pre-reform issues, Arab-Sasanian copper issues. Æ Pashiz (14.1mm, 0.84 g, 12h). Naming the governor Mansur. ST (Istakhr) mint. Undated (struck early 80s / 700s). Good VF.

Keystone 10 – Islamic Coinage
Lot: 55. Estimated: $ 250

Pre-Reform Issues, Copper

Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Pre-reform issues, Arab-Sasanian copper issues. Æ Pashiz (14.1mm, 0.84 g, 12h). Naming the governor Mansur. ST (Istakhr) mint. Undated (struck early 80s / 700s). Sasanian-style bust with governor’s name to right, APD in third quadrant of margin / Fire-altar, without attendants, date and mint to left and right. Gyselen 20; Malek, Arab-Sasanian 1454; cf. Album B42 (different reverse type). Excellent strike for the issue. Good VF. Rare.

Ex Morton & Eden 82 (20 October 2016), lot 99.

Mansur is also named on Arab-Sasanian drachms issued in the early 80s by ‘Abd al-Rahman b. Muhammad (AH 80-84 / AD 700-703).

Closing Date and Time: 15 February 2023 at 10:18:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.