Sale 27

Auction 27


Spain & North Africa
 
 
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Lot 385

Item 213743
UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: 'Abd al-Rahman I, 756-788, AR dirham (2.68g), al-Andalus, AH153. A-339. Some die polish in the fields, superb strike, lovely EF.
Estimated Value$100 - 150
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$425
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Lot 386

Item 213744
UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: 'Abd al-Rahman I, 756-788, AR dirham (2.74g), al-Andalus, AH165. A-339. Pellet above & below reverse field, fabulous strike, rarely found in this magnificence, lustrous About Unc.
Estimated Value$140 - 200
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Lot 387

Item 213745
UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: 'Abd al-Rahman I, 756-788, AR dirham (2.65g), al-Andalus, AH166. A-339. Perfectly centered, wonderful strike, as lovely as they come, choice EF.
Estimated Value$140 - 200
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$170
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Lot 388

Item 213746
UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: Hisham I, 788-796, AR dirham (2.05g), al-Andalus, AH173. A-340. Lovely bold strike, EF.
Estimated Value$100 - 150
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$100
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Lot 389

Item 213748
UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: al-Hakam I, 796-822, AR dirham (2.69g), al-Andalus, AH190. A-341. Crescent & pellet below reverse field, superb well-centered strike, die polish visible in fields, choice EF to About Unc.
Estimated Value$120 - 160
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Lot 390

Item 213747
UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: al-Hakam I, 796-822, AR dirham (2.69g), al-Andalus, AH191. A-341. Group of pellets above & below reverse field, fabulous strike, choice About Unc.
Estimated Value$120 - 160
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$220
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Lot 391

Item 217444
UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: al-Hakam I, 796-822, AR dirham (2.64g), al-Andalus, AH200. A-341. Wonderful strike, choice EF.
Estimated Value$100 - 150
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$85
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Lot 392

Item 217445
UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: 'Abd al-Rahman II, 822-852, AR dirham (2.08g), al-Andalus, AH207. A-342.1. Bold strike, struck to a light standard, choice EF.
Estimated Value$100 - 150
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Lot 393

Item 213742
UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: 'Abd al-Rahman III, 912-961, AV ¼ dinar (1.01g), al-Andalus, DM. A-349. Citing the official Sa'id, therefore struck AH323-329, reverse off-center, VF to EF, R, ex Stephen Album Auction 17, Lot 203, sold for $700.
Estimated Value$400 - 450
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$300
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Lot 394

Item 216221
UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: 'Abd al-Rahman III, 912-961, AR dirham (2.12g), al-Andalus, AH321. A-350.3. Citing Muhammad, rare subtype struck only 320-321, VF, RR.
Estimated Value$100 - 150
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$130
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Lot 395

Item 213740
UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: Hisham II, 976-1009, AV dinar (4.11g), [Sijilmasa], ND. A-353S. Citing the laqab of the caliph, al-mu'ayyid, lovely bold strike, choice EF, RRR, ex Stephen Album Auction 19, Lot 412, sold for $800.
Estimated Value$600 - 700.

This is probably a posthumous issue, perhaps struck between about AH405 and 425, prior to the commencement of Khazrunid coins, which were presumably also struck only at Sijilmasa, circa 430s-440s, and are calligraphically derived from this prototype.
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$750
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Lot 396

Item 213741
UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: Hisham II, 976-1009, AV dinar (4.21g), [Sijilmasa], ND. A-353S. Citing the laqab of the caliph, al-mu'ayyid, some weakness, bold strike, EF, RRR, ex Stephen Album Auction 19, Lot 413, sold for $500.
Estimated Value$450 - 550.

This is probably a posthumous issue, perhaps struck between about AH405 and 425, prior to the commencement of Khazrunid coins, which were presumably also struck only at Sijilmasa, circa 430s-440s, and are calligraphically derived from this prototype.
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$400
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Lot 397

Item 213737
UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: Hisham II, 976-1009, AV dinar (3.52g). A-353S. North African style, very crude calligraphy, blundered mint & date (partially off flan), with the obverse field text ending in what is likely inna muhammad 'abduhu wa rasuluhu, "in that Muhammad is His servent and His messenger", though with several spelling errors, appears to be unpublished, RRR, ex Stephen Album Auction 23, Lot 232, sold for $1100.
Estimated Value$500 - 700
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$800
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Lot 398

Item 213739
UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: Sulayman, 1009-1010 & 1013-1016, AV dinar (4.14g), [Sijilmasa], uncertain date. A-357S. With his laqab al-musta'in in the middle line of the obverse field, possibly dated AH405 in Sulayman's 2nd reign, but as always at this mint, the date is very coarsely written, unpublished, EF, RRR, ex Stephen Album Auction 19, Lot 414, sold for $1400.
Estimated Value$1,000 - 1,400
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Lot 399

Item 213738
UMAYYAD OF SPAIN: Hisham II, 1010-1013, AV dinar (3.71g). A-359var. Totally blundered mint & date, with the title al-mu'tadid billah replaced by al-mulku lillah, suggesting that the actual ruler was unknown, bold VF, RRR, ex Stephen Album Auction 22, Lot 313, sold for $850.
Estimated Value$800 - 1,000.

Appears to be unpublished, as it is likely a local imitation struck during the chaotic period that lasted about 30 years after the collapse of Hisham's first reign in 1009 (AH399).
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$800
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Lot 400

Item 216276
UMAYYAD OF SPAIN:LOT of 9 silver dirhams in lovely condition, all of the mint of al-Andalus: AH154, 161, 195, 197, 200, 230, 260, 392, and 401, a few strong VF, but most are EF, excellent representative selection, retail value $650, lot of 9 pieces.
Estimated Value$350 - 550
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$350
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Lot 401

Item 213782
  UMAYYAD OF SPAIN:LOT of 9 silver coins, all VF or better: al-Andalus: AH196 (choice EF), 201, 221, 246, 388 and 400 (Muhammad); and Madinat al-Zahra: 345, 352 and 354, plus 19 copper fulus (average VG), retail value $650, lot of 28 pieces.
Estimated Value$350 - 500
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$325
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Lot 402

Item 216418
UMAYYAD OF SPAIN:LOT of 7 silver dirhams, al-Andalus: dated AH233, 253 (pierced), 254, 256, 264, and 269; and Madinat al-Zahra: AH340, all VF to EF condition, retail value $400, lot of 7 pieces.
Estimated Value$250 - 300
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$240
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Lot 403

Item 216222
UMAYYAD OF SPAIN:LOT of 4 silver dirhams: Umayyad of Spain: al-Andalus AH194 (EF) and Madinat al-Zahra 337 (EF); Ayyubid of Yemen: 'Adan 608 (VF); and Zabid 651 (choice EF), retail value $350, lot of 4 pieces.
Estimated Value$200 - 300
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Lot 404

Item 214154
AFTASID OF BADAJOZ: al-Mansur Yahya, 1063-1068, BI dirham (3.46g) (al-Andalus), AH45x. A-C400. VyE-998. Citing Muwaffaq above obverse, Yahya below reverse field, VF, RR.
Estimated Value$200 - 250
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$180
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Lot 405

Item 214130
MURCIA: Muhammad b. Sa'd, 1147-1171, AV dinar, Mursiya (Murcia), AH552. A-407.1. Minor weakness of strike, ANACS graded EF45.
Estimated Value$900 - 1,100
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$1,300
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Lot 406

Item 217474
NASRID OF GRANADA: Muhammad VIII, 1417-1419 & 1431-1432, AV dinar (4.64g), Gharnata, ND. A-E412. Cited with his ancestry as al-ghani billah muhammad b. yusuf b. yusuf b. muhammad b. yusuf b. isma'il b. nasr, bold strike, lovely EF, RR.
Estimated Value$2,000 - 2,500
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$2,000
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Lot 407

Item 217433
IDRISID: Yahya b. Idris II, 828-847, AR dirham (1.08g), MM, DM. A-428var. Brockage of the reverse, with name yahya bin idris below the reverse field, much later style, probably attributable to a much later governor with the same name, VF to EF, RRR.
Estimated Value$100 - 150
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$110
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Lot 408

Item 217430
IDRISID: Ibrahim b. al-Qasim, 880-893, AR dirham (1.59g), al-Basra, AH281. A-427E. Clear mint & date, latest known date for this ruler and one year later than the previously reported last year of AH280, some weakness, very rare with legible date, Fine, RRR.
Estimated Value$130 - 170.

Dirhams of Ibrahim b. al-Qasim struck at al-Basra (in Morocco) are known with several dates between 267 and 281.
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$120
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Lot 409

Item 217429
IDRISID: Ibrahim b. al-Qasim, 880-893, AR dirham (2.52g), al-Basra, DM. A-427E. About 15% flat strike, VF, R.
Estimated Value$130 - 170.

Dirhams of Ibrahim b. al-Qasim struck at al-Basra (in Morocco) are known with several dates between 267 and 281.
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$110
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Lot 410

Item 217431
IDRISID: Ibrahim b. al-Qasim, 880-893, AR dirham (1.73g), MM, AH26x. A-427E. Probably dated AH267 and struck at al-Basra, nice strike, choice VF, R.
Estimated Value$100 - 150.

Dirhams of Ibrahim b. al-Qasim struck at al-Basra (in Morocco) are known with several dates between 267 and 281.
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Lot 411

Item 217432
IDRISID: Ibrahim b. al-Qasim, 880-893, AR dirham (2.78g), al-Basra. A-427E. Date appears to end in sab' or tis', early style, so date either 267 or 269, clear mint name, VF, R.
Estimated Value$100 - 150.

Dirhams of Ibrahim b. al-Qasim struck at al-Basra (in Morocco) are known with at least six different dates between 267 and 281.
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Lot 412

Item 217436
IDRISID: 'Ali b. 'Umar, fl. 893-901, AR dirham (0.74g), DM. A-E430. Brockage of the reverse, showing the ruler's name, but of course without mint & date, VF, RRR.
Estimated Value$100 - 125
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Lot 413

Item 217438
IDRISID:LOT of 7 obverse brockages of the late 3rd/9th century, all without mint & date, but generally well-struck, all at least VF (one pierced, and some with the usual weakness), retail value $325, lot of 7 pieces.
Estimated Value$180 - 260
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$160
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Lot 414

Item 217434
IDRISID:LOT of 6 silver dirhams of Ibrahim b. al-Qasim (fl. 880-894) showing the mint name al-Basra, including two with a portion of the date; weight of 1.22g (VF-EF, some weakness); 1.36g (crude VF); 1.45g (crinkled & pierced); 1.76g (crinkled); 2.03g (decent VF); 2.10g (weak strike), crude Fine unless noted, retail value $350, lot of 6 pieces.
Estimated Value$150 - 250
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Lot 415

Item 217439
IDRISID:LOT of 8 late Idrisid AR dirhams, some with either mint or date legible, including 2 that have been severely clipped (one dated AH267, the other 271, both with ruler & mint lost), and 2 with the star-of-solomon below the reverse field (one pierced), average VF, some quite crudely struck or bent, retail value $320, lot of 8 pieces.
Estimated Value$140 - 200
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Lot 416

Item 217440
IDRISID:LOT of 12 imitative silver dirhams, probably very late 3rd/9th century, derived from various late Idrisid and Sulaymanid prototypes, interesting group for further research, average grade VF, some bent or crinkled, retail value $360, lot of 12 pieces.
Estimated Value$140 - 200
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Lot 417

Item 217435
IDRISID:LOT of 7 silver dirhams of Ibrahim b. al-Qasim (fl. 880-894) showing his name, but without legible mint or date, average Fine to VF, including one pierced piece, retail value $250, lot of 7 pieces.
Estimated Value$120 - 160
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Lot 418

Item 217437
IDRISID:LOT of 4 better brockages from the late 3rd/9th century period: Obverse brockage: one with mint off flan, clearly dated AH276 (EF), the other of al-Basra 280, thus undoubtedly of Ibrahim b. al-Qasim (A-427E) (VF, pierced & some flatness); Reverse brockage: both of the later Yahya b. Idris, obviously without mint & date (both decent F-VF, but one pierced), retail value $250, lot of 4 pieces.
Estimated Value$120 - 160
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Lot 419

Item 217441
SULAYMANID: Yahya b. Muhammad, 906-910, AR fractional dirham (0.67g), Tanja, ND. A-H434. Clear mint name, fine style for this series, lightly bent, VF, RR.
Estimated Value$150 - 200
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Lot 420

Item 217442
SULAYMANID: Yahya b. Muhammad, 906-910, AR fractional dirham (0.85g), NM, AHxx5. A-H434. Unusual variety, undeciphered text below the obverse field, decent strike, choice VF, RR.
Estimated Value$150 - 200
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Lot 421

Item 217443
SULAYMANID: Yahya b. Muhammad, 906-910, LOT of 11 different pieces, mostly later imitative issues, but all with the ruler's name legible (one with only Yahya and lacking Muhammad), a couple with unread traces of date and/or mint, all but one piece VF (one pierced, a couple lightly bent, just one only VG), interesting research group, retail value $440, lot of 11 pieces.
Estimated Value$180 - 260
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Lot 422

Item 213879
AGHLABID: Muhammad I, 840-856, AV dinar (4.13g), NM, AH236. A-443. Very Good to Fine.
Estimated Value$200 - 240
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Lot 423

Item 213886
AGHLABID: Ibrahim II, 874-902, AV dinar (4.16g), NM, AH282. A-447. Excellent strike, bold VF.
Estimated Value$250 - 350
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$230
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Lot 424

Item 213880
AGHLABID: Ibrahim II, 874-902, AV ¼ dinar (1.04g), NM, AH276. A-448. Boldly clear date, slight weakness near the rim, VF to EF.
Estimated Value$150 - 200
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Lot 425

Item 213885
AGHLABID: Ibrahim II, 874-902, AV ¼ dinar (1.04g), NM, AH288. A-448. Al-'Ush-141. Al-'Ush knew of only one example of the AH288 quarter dinar, published by Fahmy, EF, RR.
Estimated Value$180 - 220
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Lot 426

Item 215678
AGHLABID: 'Abd Allah II, 902-903, AV dinar (4.13g), NM, AH290. A-451. Al-Ush-147 (same reverse die as illustrated on Plate X). Date re-engraved in the die from 289, VF, RR.
Estimated Value$700 - 900
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Lot 427

Item 217473
ALMORAVID: Yusuf, 1087-1106, AV dinar (4.00g), Aghmat, AH497. A-464.1. Lovely even and well-centered strike, EF, R.
Estimated Value$700 - 900
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$1,100
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Lot 428

Item 213891
ALMORAVID: 'Ali, 1106-1142, AV dinar (3.95g), al-Mariya (Almería), AH518. A-466.1. H-286, choice VF, R.
Estimated Value$800 - 1,000.

The "18" of the date is written in the masculine form: "thamâniya 'ashar".
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Lot 429

Item 213892
ALMOHAD: Abu Muhammad 'Abd al-Mu'min, 1130-1163, AV ½ dinar (2.27g), NM, ND. A-478. VF.
Estimated Value$200 - 300
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Lot 430

Item 214132
'ALAWI SHARIF: Muhammad al-Yazid, 1790-1792, AV ½ bunduqi, Fès, AH12(05). A-603. Name in square, mint & date around // legend Allah haqq nasir al-haqq in octogram, NGC graded EF details, R.
Estimated Value$250 - 350.

Incorrectly listed on the slab as AH1204, but this is a one-year type dated 1205. Also, details called "removed from jewelry", but there is virtually no evidence thereof.
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$220
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