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Auction: 5003 - Ancient, Islamic, English & Foreign Coins & Comm. Medals
Lot: 335

Arab-Khwarezm, Fazl bin Sulaiman as governor of Khorasan (783-787), AR Drachm, undated, bust of king right wearing flat crown with wave effect on crest, nape guard and cheek strapsrev. rider carrying weapon in left hand, mounted on horse walking right, fazl in Kufic script above horse's back (Mitch.500b; ONS Newsletter #179, Spring 2004, "Money Circulation of Khwarezm in the early-medieval period", Michael Fedorov, p.16-23, Type à VIä), hoard staining on edges of obverse flan, spots of corrosion on reverse, but otherwise fine/good fine, extremely rare Estimate £ 2,000-2,200

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