Online Coin Auction #133

NASRIDS OF GRANADA, 'Ali ibn Sa'd (868-887/888-889 AH). Dinar. (Au. 4.63g/33mm). S/D. Gharnata (Granada) / غرناطة. (Vives 2182; Nasrid Numismatics Plate 30; Medina 256a; AbS.1.1). Anv: يا أيها الذين (O you who) آمنوا اصبروا (believe! Be patient,) وصابروا ورابطوا (and be persevering, and remain steadfast) واتقوا اللّٰه (and fear God.) لعلكم تفلحون (Perhaps thus you will prosper). In the four segments: و لاغالب الاالله (And not victor but God). Rev: عبد اللّٰه الغالب ('Abd Allah the victorious bear) بالله محمد بن سعد بن (by God Muhammad, son of Sa'd son of) علي بن يوسف بن محمد بن (Ali son of Yusuf son of Muhammad son of)نصر أيده اللّٰه ونصره (Nasr, may God help and grant him victory). Segments: طبع (Minted)/ بمدينة (in the city of)/ غرناطة (Gharnata)/ حرسها اللّٰه (may God protect her). Extremely Fine. Fold marks. Very rare specimen.

It includes an interesting period document on tracing paper with its legends, translations, and characteristics, as well as a declaration of ownership in the name of the former collector: "Belonging to Mr. Juan José Bottaro de Jerez de la Frontera," born around 1885 in El Puerto de Santa María, he was a distinguished artist, humanist, and Carthusian monk. Educated in Córdoba and Rome, he stood out for his multifaceted character and his work as a teacher of artists. Closely linked to the Carthusian order, he died in Jerez de la Frontera on September 15, 1970.
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NAZARIES OF GRANADA. Anonymous. 1/3 Dirham. (Ar. 0.39g/11mm). Granada / غرناطة. (Vives 2194; Medina 267.a; Hohertz 757; Al-Nasr DA:9.1.1). Good Very Fine.
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NAZARIES OF GRANADA. Anonymous. 1/3 Dirham. (Ar. 0.37g/12mm). Granada / غرناطة. (Vives 2194; Medina 267.a; Hohertz 757; Al-Nasr DA:9.1.1). Very Fine.
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NAZARIES OF GRANADA, Anonymous. 1/2 Dirham. (Ar. 0.88g/14mm). Granada / غرناطة. (Vives 2191; Medina 266.d; Hohertz 730; Al-Nars DA:11.1.1). With "ta", abbreviation of the word ta'ālà / تعالى which means "exalted be he." Very Fine.
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NAZARÍES DE GRANADA, Anonymous. 1/3 Dirham. (Ar. 0.53g/12mm). Sabta (Ceuta) / سبتة. (Vives 2199; Medina 267.e; Hohertz 760; Al-Nars DA:9.2). Very Fine. Repaint. Scarce.
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NAZARÍES DE GRANADA, Anonymous. 1/3 Dirham. (Ar. 0.53g/11mm). Sabta (Ceuta) / سبتة. (Vives 2199; Medina 267.e; Hohertz 760; Al-Nars DA:9.2). Very Fine. Scarce.
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NAZARIES OF GRANADA. 1/3 Dirham. (Ar. 0.36g/10mm). Madinat Ghārnata / مدينة غرناطة. (Vives 2207, like 1/2 Dirham; Hohertz 770; Al-Nasr DA:1.1). Good Very Fine.
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NAZARIES OF GRANADA. 1/3 Dirham. (Ar. 0.45g/11mm). Madinat Ghārnata / مدينة غرناطة. (Vives 2207, like 1/2 Dirham; Hohertz 770; Al-Nasr DA:1.1). Fine/Very Fine.
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NAZARÍES DE GRANADA, Anonymous. Felus. (Ae. 2.55g/21mm). 879H. Bi-Gharnata / بــغرناطة. (Vives 2215; Hohertz 778). Fine/Very Fine. Warped Scarce.
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Nazaríes of Granada, Anonymous. Felus. (Ae. 3.79g/20mm). 892H. Bi-Gharnata / بــغرناطة. (Vives 2224; Hohertz 789a). Good Very Fine. Scarce specimen.
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NAZARÍES DE GRANADA, Anonymous. Felus. (Ae. 3.23g/18mm). 893H. Bi-Gharnata / بــغرناطة. (Vives 2225; Hohertz 791). Very Fine. Scarce copy.
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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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Arab-Byzantine. Ponderal. (Weight: 28.81g/16x15mm). Possibly 8th century. Cubic shape. Decoration consisting of two lines of 5 circles each on all faces, as well as a central circle on two of them. Very Fine+. Attractive and rare example.
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Weight of 3 Dinars? (Ae. 13.07g/14x10mm). Hexagonal prism shape with striated edges. (Tonegawa A6/64). No inscription. VF+. Beautiful and rare example.
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Interesting and beautiful pair of polyhedral weights of 5 and 10 dirhams (Ae. 14.58g/16mm and 28.79g/19mm), dated between the 7th and 13th centuries. Different sizes and states of preservation. TO BE EXAMINED.
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Dinar weight, Anonymous. (Ae. 3.86g/11x11x4mm). Undated. Square shape with Kufic inscription. The same phrase repeated several times on both the obverse and reverse: العدل لله (Justice belongs to God). (Tonegawa Type-D46). VF+.
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Dinar Weight, Anonymous. (Ae. 3.95g/13x12x3mm). Undated. Square shape with Kufic epigraphy. Anv: ألله ولى / سعيد. (God rules Sa'īd). Rev: من عمل / سعيد. (Work of Sa'id). (Tonegawa Type-D34). Good Very Fine. Rare specimen, very striking green patina.
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Dinar Weight, Anonymous. (Ae. 3.79g/11x11x4mm). Undated. Square shape with Kufic epigraphy. Anv: Divided into two lines: من عمل ?معد¿ / ألعدل لله (Work of ¿? / Justice is from God). Rev: ألعدل لله (Justice is from God). (Tonegawa Type-D28 -40). Good Very Fine. Rare specimen.
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Dinar weight, Anonymous. (Ae. 4.00g/11x11x4mm). Undated. Square shape with Kufic inscription. Same legend on obverse and reverse: ¿? / سعيد (Sa'id / ¿?). (Tonegawa Type-D31, legend variant). VF+. Rare and very interesting example.
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Dinar weight, Anonymous. (Ae. 3.85g/12x11x4mm). Undated. Square shape with Kufic inscription. The same phrase repeated three times on both the obverse and reverse: العدل لله (Justice belongs to God). (Tonegawa Type-D46). VF+.
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Interesting set of four weights of diverse origin, weighing 0.95g, 1.40g, 1.46g, and 1.42g. All bear inscriptions with different designs, the most notable being the beautiful piece with a circular inscription. Various sizes and conditions of preservation. To be examined.
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PERIOD OF CONQUEST. Córdoba booty seal/seal. (Pb. 9.52g/16x15x9mm.) 711-756 AD Anv: Divided into two lines: بسم / الله = (bis)mi-llāh. (In the name of God). Rev: Divided into two lines: قـسو؟ / قرطبة = chism? Qurtuba. (Delivery in Córdoba). (Senac/Ibrahim 2017-Type nº51a). Very Fine. Rare and very interesting specimen.
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CONQUEST PERIOD. Seal/Seal of the Emir? (Pb. 20.61g/28x23x6mm). 711-756 AD. Obv: Divided into two lines: ...دقيق¿ / لامــيـر? (Flour?/the Emir…). Rev., …¿لله ?له…(...God...¿?). (Senac/Ibrahim 2017-Similar to Type No. 13). VF. Rare and very interesting specimen.
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PERIOD OF CONQUEST. Booty seal/stamp. (Pb. 22.63g/22x21x8mm). 711-756 AD Obv: Divided into three lines: (بسم الله / قسم ا(لا / نـد لـس = bismi-llāh qism al-Andalus (In the name of God, distribution of (al-Andalus)). Rev: Undecipherable formula according to the catalog. (Senac/Ibrahim 2017-Type no. 42-49). VF+. Rare and very interesting specimen.
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CONQUEST PERIOD. Booty seal. (Pb. 11.87g/21x19x5mm). 711-756 AD. Two lines on the obverse and one on the reverse. (Senac/Ibrahim 2017-Type 95-111). VF+. Rare and very interesting specimen.
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CALIPHAL PERIOD OR LATER. Coin-shaped amulet. (Weight: 9.60g/30x32mm). Oval bronze plaque with incised writing. The legends, written in Kufic script, are divided into seven lines on the obverse and four on the reverse. (Type B-III Amulets). Very Fine. Very interesting. Ex Cayón Auctions. 04/07/2019, lot no. 166.
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EMIRAL OR CALIPHAL PERIOD. Rectangular amulet. (Pb. 4.51g/35x22mm). Possibly 9th-10th century. Rectangular lead plaque with signs of having been folded into a triptych and two triangular fastening elements at the top. In both areas, simple Kufic script, difficult to read, runs in nine lines on both the obverse and reverse. (Amulets, 98. Type A-VII, same example). VF-.
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POSSIBLY CALIPHAL OR EMIRAL. Seal-Ring. (Ar. 5.65g/24x18mm). Two lines of writing in plain Kufic script. VF.
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Seal-Ring. (Ae/Cu. 3.20g). Apparently contains only one letter or symbol, but is very deteriorated. VF.
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POSSIBLY CALIPHAL OR EMIRAL. Seal-Ring. (Ar. 1.06g/17x16mm). Legend in three lines of linear Kufic script. VF+.
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POSSIBLY CALIPHAL OR EMIRAL. Seal-Ring. (Ar. 6.62g/13x12mm). Legend in two lines of simple linear Kufic script with three small wheat-shaped ornaments. VF+. A very interesting example.
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CALIPHAL PERIOD. Rectangular amulet. (Pb. 6.35g/28x25mm). Possibly 10th century. Rectangular lead plaque with signs of having been folded as a diptych and remains of two retaining rings at the top. It features linear Kufic script with straight strokes, beveled serifs on the upper letters, and swan-necked terminals. The Quranic text is divided into seven rather indistinct lines on the obverse: .....بسم ألله الر / حمن الرحيم. And six on the reverse, difficult to read. (Amulets 69-D3. Type A-IV, same example). VF.
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CALIPHAL PERIOD. Rectangular amulet. (Pb. 7.57g/35x21mm). Possibly 10th century. Rectangular strap clamp. Obverse: A smaller rectangle is inscribed lengthwise, within which four epigraphic cartouches are inserted, separated from each other and from the shorter sides of the rectangle by five plain bands. The long sides of the piece rise towards the back to form the box into which the strap was inserted, secured by a rivet, the hole of which remains in the first of the epigraphic bands, which has almost completely lost its writing. The inscription, despite the loss of the first cartouche, must have read: لا اله ا / لا لله / محمد / رسول الله. (There is no god / but God / Muhammad / is the Messenger of God). Rev: Anepigraph. (Amulets Type A-IV; Piece published in Manquso Nº14, page 169, by Tawfiq Ibrahim and Sebastián Gaspariño). Very Fine.
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CALIPHAL PERIOD. Rectangular amulet. (Pb. 10.97g/38x34mm). Possibly 10th century. Rectangular lead plaque with signs of having been folded, the lower section of which appears to be missing. In both areas, a well-executed linear Kufic Quranic text is displayed, running along an epigraphic band that borders the piece and a central field of which five lines remain on the obverse and six on the reverse. The piece retains a hanging or suspension ring at the top, and on its sides, remnants of two smaller rings. There are also two small perforations just below these rings. (Amulets 364-N4. Type AV, same example). VF.
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CALIPHAL PERIOD. Circular amulet-pendant. (Pb. 5.07g/24x29mm). Possibly 10th century. A border of small radial lines runs along the entire edge of both areas. Obv: Six-pointed star or Seal of Solomon richly ornamented with a motif of circles and dots. Rev: Divided into six lines, Quranic text in simple Kufic script with a careless stroke. (Similar to Amulets 139-F25. Type B-III). VF+.
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CALIPHAL PERIOD. Matrix for a wax or sealing wax seal. (Weight 4.23g/28x8x7mm). Possibly 10th century. Quadrangular. The body rests on a small plinth from which extends a long shaft decorated with globular motifs and incised lines, and a hole at the top for hanging. A single line in elegant, thick Kufic script: محمد (Muhammad). (Piece published in Manquso No. 8, p. 76 by Sebastián Gaspariño and Tawfiq Ibrahim, same copy). VF.
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EMIRAL OR CALIPHAL PERIOD. Matrix for a wax or sealing wax seal. (Pb. 6.68g/15x10x10mm). Possibly 9th-10th century. Circular with a truncated conical body. Legend in four lines executed in linear Kufic script. Given that the piece lacks suspension elements, and that the writing is not in negative, it could indicate that this is some type of amulet, rather than a seal. (Piece published in Manquso No. 8, p. 67 by Sebastián Gaspariño and Tawfiq Ibrahim, same copy). VF.
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Caliphate or Taifa Period. Matrix for a wax or sealing wax seal. (Weight 11.44g/28x10x9mm). Possibly 10th-11th century. Rectangular, truncated pyramidal body with a hole at the top for hanging. Legend in two lines in simple, deep-stroked Kufic script: عبد العز يز بن عبدة/ مسا كر ('Abd al-'Azīz b. 'Ubada / grateful). (Piece published in Manquso No. 8, p. 66 by Sebastián Gaspariño and Tawfiq Ibrahim, same copy). VF.
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Caliphate or Taifa Period. Matrix for a wax or sealing wax seal. (Weight: 25.70g/33(58)x16x16mm). Possibly 10th-11th century. Circular, with a highly ornamented truncated conical body and a rhomboidal ring extending from it, from which two chain links for hanging are suspended. Legend in four lines executed in very faded linear Kufic script. (Piece published in Manquso No. 8, p. 65 by Sebastián Gaspariño and Tawfiq Ibrahim, same copy). VF.
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CALIPHAL PERIOD. Amulet-case. (Pb. 7.41g/19x17x6mm). Possibly 10th century. Rectangular lead case with an opening on the shorter left side and part of three suspension or fastening elements at the top. In both areas, framed by a border of dots, are three lines of simple Kufic script with the long letter strokes beveled. Obv: تحصّنت بذي / العزّ و الملك / و الجبروت (I strengthen myself in him who has / glory and majesty / and omnipotence). Rev: و توكل تُ / على الحي الذي / لا يموت (and I trust / in the Living One who / does not die). (Amulets 354-N6. Type A-Boxes-III, same specimen). Good Very Fine. Rare in this conservation.
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CALIPHAL PERIOD OR LATER. Amulet-case. (Pb. 19.22g/26x14mm). Possibly 10th-12th century. Cylindrical lead case with an oval lid and two facing retaining rings at the top. The decoration consists of a series of parallel bands along the length of the piece. The first band contains an epigraphic band in well-executed Kufic script, with some upper letter terminals finished with a bevel and swan-neck, while the second band repeats a wave motif. This pattern appears to be repeated three times, for a total of six bands, separated by a very fine border of diagonal lines. (Similar to Amulets 231. Type B-Tubes-with two handles). VF+.

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CALIPHAL OR TAIFAS PERIOD. Amulet-case. (Pb. 15.00g/26x24x7mm). Possibly 10th-11th century. Rectangular lead case with an opening on the shorter left side and part of three suspension or fastening elements at the top. In both areas, framed by a border of dots, are three lines of elegant and well-formed Kufic script, with the ascenders of the upper letters beveled and some terminating in a "swan's neck". Obv: قل هو ألله أحد / ألله الصمد لم / يلد و لم يولد. (Say: He is the One God, / the Eternal God, He did not / beget and was not begotten). Rev: و لم يكن له / كفوا أحد / الملك لله (and has none / like none. / The majesty is of God). (Similar to Amulets 196 and 197. Type A-Boxes-III). Very Fine.
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Caliphate or Taifa Period. Amulet-case. (Pb. 15.80g/24x21x8mm). Possibly 10th-11th century. Rectangular lead case with an opening on the shorter right side and remains of two suspension elements at the top. In both areas, four lines of writing in elegant Kufic script, with the ascenders of the upper letters finished with a bevel. (Similar to Amulets 188. Type A-Boxes-III). VF.
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Caliphate or Taifa Period. Rectangular amulet. (Pb. 7.45g/43x24mm). Possibly 10th-11th century. Rectangular lead plaque with no signs of having been bent. In both areas, framed by a narrow band in which a striped motif is repeated, are seven lines of Quranic text in elegant Kufic script, with the upper letters finished with a bevel. anv: (In the name of God, the Gracious,/the Merciful! Take care of your prayer and do not/be one of the careless/and worship your Lord/until death comes to you./God is enough for me and keeps me). Rev. / يموت و سي كفيكهم / أللهُ وَ هُوَ السَّمِيعُ الع َليمُ. (I find strength in the One who has glory, majesty, and omnipotence, and I trust in the Living One who does not die. God will be enough for you against them; He is the One who hears all, the One who knows all.) (Amulets 369-N13. Type AI V, same copy). Very Fine.
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CALIPHAL PERIOD OR LATER. Mihrab amulet (Pb. 17.20 g / 56 × 32 mm). Possibly 10th-15th centuries. (Type A-VI amulets, SIM). Rectangular lead plaque folded into a closed triptych and topped with four triangular crenellations. A mihrab amulet, featuring elegant Kufic script in both areas. The legends are arranged in a border band and a central field, containing ten lines of script and a small horseshoe arch. VF+/VF. A very beautiful and interesting specimen for study. Unpublished.
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CALIPHAL PERIOD OR LATER. Mihrab amulet (Pb. 18.293g / 63× 31mm). Possibly 10th-15th centuries. (Amulets Type AV (obv) / A-VI (rev). Rectangular lead plaque folded into a closed triptych and topped with two triangular crenellations. Obv: Quranic text in simple Kufic script developed within a rectangular epigraphic band: ...بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم (In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful!), which in turn frames the central legend in 7 lines. Rev: Legends distributed in a framing band and a central field, containing 4 lines of writing and a small horseshoe arch. VF+/VF-. A very beautiful and interesting specimen for study. Unpublished.
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TAIFAS PERIOD. Amulet-case. (Pb. 20.60g/31x27x8mm). Possibly 11th century. Rectangular lead case with an opening on the shorter right side and remains of two fastening or suspension rings at the top. Both areas are bordered by an epigraphic band in elegant and well-crafted Kufic script, with the ascenders of the upper letters finished with a bevel and a central cartouche containing a larger and more stylized line of writing, also with beveled ascenders. Obv: الواحد ألله (The One is God). Rev: الملك لله (Majesty belongs to God). (Amulets 191-G36. Type A-Boxes-III, same specimen). VF+.
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Taifa Period or Later. Rectangular amulet (Pb. 21.32 g / 68 × 33 mm). Possibly 11th-15th centuries. (Type AV amulets, with a central sector). Rectangular lead plaque showing signs of having been folded as a closed triptych, topped by six triangular crenellations. Obv: Three horizontal lines in Kufic script, illegible. Rev: Quranic text in Kufic script within a rectangular epigraphic band, which in turn frames the central legend, with a circular ornament on the right. M Good Fine. A beautiful and interesting specimen for study. Unpublished.
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ALMORAVID PERIOD. Amulet-case. (Pb. 17.60g/28x27x7mm). Possibly 12th century. Rectangular lead case with an opening on the shorter right side. It retains two facing suspension rings at the top. In both areas, elegant, raised, linear Kufic script with beveled ends. One word on the obverse: الملك, and another on the reverse: لله, which together mean "Sovereignty belongs to God." (Amulets 177-D4. Type A-Boxes-III, same example). VF+.
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CALIPHAL PERIOD OR LATER. Coin-shaped amulet. (Pb. 9.90g/36x33mm). Possibly 10th-15th century. Large circular piece with elaborate calligraphy that undoubtedly had a suspension element at the top, of which remnants remain. Both areas have the same layout, bounded on the outside by two triple linear fillets that leave a narrow plain band between them. Another triple circular fillet divides the interior into two broad zones that support the epigraphic field: The outer zone is a band in which a succession of the word اليمن (luck) appears, repeated six times on the obverse and five on the reverse, in magnificent Kufic calligraphy with the "num"s ending in a swan's neck and the stems of the long letters ending in a bevel. The central field contains four lines of pseudo-Kufic script and a thicker central dot. The upper line is separated from the rest by a thin linear fillet, and the lower line is reversed. (Type B-III Amulets; Piece published in Manquso No. 8, pp. 79-80, same copy). Good Very Fine.
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