Lot 83
Umayyad Caliphate. temp. Yazid II ibn ‘Abd al-Malik. AH 101-105 / AD 720-724. AR Dirham (26.3mm, 2.94g, 6h). Al-Andalus mint. Dated AH 105 / AD 723/4.
Sold
$750
Est.
$1,000
Starting Bid: $600
Live Auction
CNG Islamic Auction 1
Live bidding began May 25, 2022 at 10:00 AM EDT
Description
Umayyad Caliphate. temp. Yazid II ibn ‘Abd al-Malik. AH 101-105 / AD 720-724. AR Dirham (26.3mm, 2.94g, 6h). Al-Andalus mint. Dated AH 105 / AD 723/4. Klat 118.a. Small patch of discoloration on reverse. Near EF. Rare.

Two different styles of calligraphy are found on dirhams struck in Spain during the year AH 105.  This specimen is an attractive example of the later, more angular variety.


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