Online Coin Auction #125

ALMOHADS. Set of 4 anonymous dirhams quoting Al-Mahdi. Of note are the unusual variety of floral ornaments instead of mint marks and their fine relief. Different sizes and states of preservation. TO BE EXAMINED.
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ALMOHADS. Interesting set of 4 anonymous dirhams, quoting Al-Mahdi. Different sizes and states of preservation. TO BE EXAMINED.
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TAIFAS ALMOHADS. Anonymous, attributed to the Ban Hud. 1/8 Dinar. (Au. 0.55g/14mm). Undated. (Vives does not cite). Obverse: حسبنا / الله (God is enough for me). Reverse: الحافظ / الله (God is the guardian). VF-. Tear at the edge. Very rare.

Ex Jesús Vico, Auction 142 (11/06/2015), Lot No. 309.
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NAZARIES OF GRANADA, Anonymous. 1/2 Dirham. (Ar. 0.80g/15mm). Granada / غرناطة. (Vives 2191; Medina 266.a, Hohertz 747). With "ta", abbreviation of the word ta'ālà / تعالى which means "exalted be he." Very Fine. Irregular blank.
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NAZARIES OF GRANADA, Anonymous. 1/2 dirham. (Ar. 0.32g/16mm). Granada / غرناطة. (Vives 2191; Medina 266.a, Hohertz 747). With "ta", abbreviation of the word ta'ālà / تعالى which means "exalted be he." Very Fine-.
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NAZARIES OF GRANADA. Anonymous. 1/4 Dirham. (Ar. 0.24g/11mm). Granada / غرناطة. (Vives 2194; Medina 267.a, Hohertz2017-757). Very Fine-.
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NAZARIES OF GRANADA. Anonymous. 1/4 Dirham. (Ar. 0.38g/11mm). Granada / غرناطة. (Vives 2194; Medina 267.a, Hohertz2017-757). Very Fine-.
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NAZARIES OF GRANADA. Anonymous. 1/4 Dirham. (Ar. 0.39g/11mm). Granada / غرناطة. (Vives 2194; Medina 267.a, Hohertz2017-757). Very Fine-.
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Nazarites of Granada. 1/6 Dirham. (Ar. 0.23g/10mm). Bi-Gharnata / بــغرناطة. (Vives 2208 and Medina 270-c, as 1/4 dirham; Hohertz 774, as RR). VF. Strike marks. Very rare.
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NAZARÍES DE GRANADA, Anonymous. Felus. (Ae.2.69g/15mm). 8?81?H. Bi-Gharnata / بــغرناطة. (Vives 2220; Hohertz 780a). Good Fine. Scarce.
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NAZARÍES DE GRANADA, Anonymous. Felus. (Ae. 1.04g/19mm). 893H. Bi-Gharnata / بــغرناطة. (Vives 2225; Hohertz 791). Very Fine. Scarce.
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Nasrid coins from Granada. An interesting group consisting of three rare fulus with the mint mark Bi-Gharnata / بــغرناطة. Different sizes and states of preservation. To be examined.
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An interesting collection of eight varied coins, spanning from the Governors' period to the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada. Different metals, sizes, and states of preservation. For examination.
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Interesting collection of 13 coins from the Governors', Taifa, Caliphate, and Almohad periods. Includes one Fatimid silver coin. Various materials, sizes, weights, and qualities. For examination.
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Taifa Period or Later. Coin-shaped amulet. (Pb. 2.35g/21mm). 11th-13th centuries. In both areas, two circular epigraphic bands, outlined with a double border. The piece has two perforations. (Gaspariño Type B-III). Very Fine.
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CALIPHAL PERIOD OR LATER. Amulet-case. (Pb. 24.50g/24x19mm). Possibly 10th-12th century. Cylindrical lead case with an oval lid and two facing retaining rings at the top. The decoration consists of two rectangular cartouches, bordered by a thin plain band. Inside, a Kufic "shahda": الله / رسول -- الله محمد / لااله الا. (Similar to an Amulet 219-224. Type B - Tubes - with two handles). VF+.
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CALIPHAL PERIOD OR LATER. Amulet-case. (Pb. 21.81g/28x24mm). Possibly 10th-12th century. Cylindrical lead case with an oval lid and two facing fastening rings at the top joined by a tenon. The decoration consists of six diagonal epigraphic bands in simple Kufic script surrounding the central body of the piece. (Similar to Amulets 219-224. Type B - Tubes - with two handles). VF+.
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CALIPHAL PERIOD OR LATER. Mihrab Amulet. (Pb. 8.64g/23mm). Possibly 10th-12th century. Rectangular lead plaque folded in the form of a diptych with a suspension element on the upper edge. An amulet of the type known as "mihrab amulets," it features seven lines of elegant Kufic script on its visible portion. VF+. Unpublished.
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Umayyad Caliphate of Damascus. Interesting set of 3 transitional Arab-Byzantine coins. Different mints, variants, and states of preservation. To be examined.
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UMAYYAD CALIPHATE OF DAMAUncirculatedUS, Hisham Ibn Abd al-Malik. Dirham. (Ar. 2.88g/27mm). 117H. Wasit / واسط. (Album 137; Klat 710). EF-. Beautiful coinage tone on the obverse and traces of original luster on the reverse.
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Umayyad Caliphate, Yazid III ibn al-Walid. Dirham. (Ar. 2.94g/24mm). 126H. Wasit / واسط. (Klat 719b). Extremely Fine. Original shine with a slight golden tone.
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ABBASID CALIPHATE, Anonymous. Tabari Dirham. (Ar. 1.96g/23mm). 128 PYE/163H/779 AD Tabaristan. (Album 73). Obv: Winged crowned bust facing right, Sasanian type, legend in palavhi: on the right, ABZUD (Growth) and on the left, GDH (Splendor). Outside, at 2, 6 and 10 o'clock, crescent and star. Below right the palavhi word: ADB (Excellent) and left NEK (Good). Rev: Fire altar flanked by two priests, on the right: Tapurstan (Tabaristan), and on the left year of minting: 128 PYE (Post Yazgard Era) within 3 borders, on the outside, at 12h, 3h, 6h and 9h crescent and star, and in the middle of these ornaments 3 points in the shape of a triangle. Very Fine/Good Very Fine.
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Abbasid Caliphate, Khurshid. Tabari Dirham. (Ar. 2.03g/24mm). 94 PYE/129H/745 AD Tabaristan. (Album 52). Obv: Winged crowned bust facing right, Sasanian type, legend in palavhi: on the right, Khurshid and on the left, GDH (Splendor). On the outside, at 2, 6 and 10 o'clock, crescent and star. Below right, the palavhi word: ADB (Excellent). Rev: Fire altar flanked by two priests, on the right: Tapurstan (Tabaristan), and on the left, year of minting: 94 PYE (Post Yazga rd Era) within 3 borders, on the outside, at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock, crescent and star, and in the middle of these ornaments 3 dots in the shape of a triangle. Good Very Fine.
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ABBASID CALIPHATE. Al-Mahdi. Dirham. (Ar. 2.76g/27mm). 160H. al-Salam /السلام. (Album 215.1). Very Fine.
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Fatimid Caliphate, Al-'Aziz. 1/2 dirham. (Ar. 1.35g/19mm). 37?H. Mint not visible. (Nicol Types 833; Album 705). VF.
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FATIMIES. al-Zahir. 1/2 dirham. (Ar. 1.67g/17mm). 411-427H. (Album S716; Nicol 1619, type K). Nicol's type K is found only on some unminted dirhams. Good Fine/Fine. Extremely rare.
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FATIMI CALIPHATE. Anonymous. 1/2 Dinar. (Au. 0.78g/13mm). S/D. Anv: لا اله الا الله محمد رسول الله. Rev: محمد رسول الله. Good Very Fine. Attractive and very rare specimen.
Although this piece shows similarities to the coins of Badis of Granada (Prieto 118), in our opinion, it is more likely some type of local Fatimid coinage or of Sicilian origin. A very interesting piece for study.
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FATIMI CALIPHATE. Anonymous. 1/4 Dinar. (Au. 0.56g/9mm). S/D. Anv: لا اله الا الله . Rev: محمد رسول الله. Good Very Fine. Attractive and very rare specimen.

Although this piece shows similarities to the coins of Badís de Granada (Prieto 118), in our opinion, it is more likely some type of local Fatimid coinage or of Sicilian origin. A very interesting piece for study.
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FATIMI CALIPHATE. Interesting set of 5.5 dirhams in the name of the caliphs al-Mu'izz and al-'Aziz. Of particular note is a beautiful variety of patinas from an old collection. Different types, dates, and states of preservation. TO BE EXAMINED.
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SAFARIDS. Khalaf ibn Ahmad. Dinar fraction. (Ar. 0.40g/9mm). 38(9)H. Sijistan. (Album 1420.2). Cited only as walid al-dawla abu ahmad. Very Fine-. Irregular blank.
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SAFARIDS. Khalaf ibn Ahmad. Dinar fraction. (Au. 0.93g/8mm). 370-390H. Sijistan. (Album 1417). Very Fine-. Irregular blank.
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ZANGIES OF ALEPPO. Sayf al-Din Ghazi II (564-572/1169-1176) Dirham. (Ae. 13.21g/28mm). 567H. Without Mint. (Album-1861.1). Very Fine.
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MARDIN CROCODILES. Yülük Arslan Husam A-Din (580-597 AH). Dirham. (Ar. 15.43g/33mm). Mardin. 596 AH. Obv: Seated Turkish soldier facing forward with crossed legs, holding a severed head in his left hand and brandishing a sword in his right; to the left: Nur al-Dim. Rev: In the center, the name and titles of the Abbasid caliph al-Nasir in three lines; around, the name and titles of the Ayyubid governor Az-Zahir Gazi; on the outer margin, Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan, date. (Mitchiner 1977-1042var.; Spengler/Sayles2-36.3; Album 1829.4). VF-. Oxidation. Scarce.
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MARDIN CROCODILES. Yülük Arslan Husam A-Din (580-597 AH). Dirham. (Ar. 12.62g/32mm). Mardin. 596 AH. Obv: Seated Turkish soldier facing forward with crossed legs, holding a severed head in his left hand and brandishing a sword in his right; to the left: Nur al-Dim. Rev: In the center, the name and titles of the Abbasid caliph al-Nasir in three lines; around, the name and titles of the Ayyubid governor Az-Zahir Gazi; on the outer margin, Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan, date. (Mitchiner 1977-1042var.; Spengler/Sayles2-36.3; Album 1829.4). VF-. Oxidation. Scarce.
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GURIES. Gyat al-Din Muhammad B. Sam (558-599H). Dirham. (Ar. 4.76g/29mm). Undated. Ghazna. (Album 1770). Very Fine-. Repaint.
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SELYUKIS OF RUM, Ghiyath al-Din Kay Khusraw II bin Kay Qubadh (634-644 AH). Dirham. (Ar. 2.98g/22mm). 639 AH. Siwas. Obv: Lion advancing to the right between two stars and a crescent, personification of the sun above, around a legend in the form of an arc. Rev: Central legend in 4 lines and a square border. (Album 1218). VF+. Scarce.
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SELYUKI RUM. Kayjusraw III B. Qilij Arslan Ghiyas Ad-Din. Dirham. (Ar. 3.02g/25mm). 670H. Medina Konya. (Broome-554v (i)). Good Very Fine.
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IDRISIES. Muhammad ibn Idris II. Felus. (Ae. 1.70g/18mm). 212H. (Pérez/Francés/Rodríguez 33). Ali at the bottom of the IIA and at the top a symbol of two palm trees. Good Very Fine.
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ANTI-ALMOHADS MARINIDS, Anonymous. Dirham. (Ar. 0.84g/13mm). S/D. (Hohertz 835; Medina 205). In the last line of the IIA, instead of Al-Mahdi, there appears a mention of the Quran: القران امامنا ('The Quran is our Iman') as well as a curious ornament in the form of a flower. Very Fine-. Scarce.
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SULAYMANÍES, Yahya ibn Muhammad. 1/4 Dirham. (Ar. 0.68g/14mm). Barbaric imitation with degenerate legends. (Album J434). Very Fine. Strange. Former Ibercoin Auctions, Online Auction 25 (01/30/2019), lot number 570.
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IDRISIES, Idris II. Dirham. (Ar. 2.13g/24mm). 207H. Al-'Aliya / العالية. (Eustache 115 var; Album 421). Quoting Ali/علي on AI. ya Yahya Ali Yahya / يحيى علي يحيى and Idris / إدريس in IIA. Good Very Fine. Vain. Strange.
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IDRISIES, Idris II. Dirham. (Ar. 2.13g/24mm). 210H. Mint not visible. (Eustache Types 123 var; Album 421). Quoting Ali/علي on AI. and Ali / علي and Idris / إدريس in IIA. Good Very Fine. Strange.
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IDRISIES, Idris II. Dirham. (Ar. 2.13g/24mm). 210H. Al-'Aliya / العالية. (Eustache 125var; Album 421). Quoting Ali/علي on AI. and Idris / إدريس e Ali / علي in IIA. Good Very Fine. Strange.
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IDRISIES, Idris II. Dirham. (Ar. 2.13g/24mm). 211H. Al-'Aliya / العالية. (Eustache 127; Album 421). Quoting Ali/علي on AI. and Yahya and Ali / علي يحيى and Idris / إدريس in IIA. Good Very Fine. Vain. Strange.
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Interesting set of six anti-Almohad dirhams, some with mint marks. Different variants, sizes, and states of preservation. TO BE EXAMINED
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Interesting set of six anti-Almohad dirhams, some with mint marks. Different variants, sizes, and states of preservation. TO BE EXAMINED
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MERINÍES. Anonymous. 1/2 Dirham. (Ar. 0.80g/16mm). 823-869H. Madinat Asilah / بمدينة اصيلا. (Hohertz 881, marked RR). Anv: Our leader is / God / Exalted be He. Rev: Coined / Madinat / Asilah. Very Fine. Dark patina. Strange.
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SAADIDS, Abu Muhammad 'Abd Allah El-Galib (965-981H). Dirham. (Ar. 1.40g/13mm). S/D. (Hohertz 926). Good Very Fine. Very rare.
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SAADIDS. Abu 'Abd Allah Muhammad II (1517-1557). 1/2 Dirham. (Ar. 0.70g/12mm). 962H? Fez / فاس. (Hohertz 904?). Very Fine. Rare specimen.
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SAADIDS, Abu Muhammad 'Abd Allah El-Galib (965-981H). Dirham. (Ar. 1.32g/14mm). S/D. (Hohertz 926). Extremely Fine. Very rare.
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