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Early Medieval & Islamic
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ISLAMIC, Umayyad Caliphate. temp. 'Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan. AH 65-86 / AD 685-705. AR Drachm (33mm, 3.92 g, 3h). Arab-Sasanian type. Issue of Talha ibn 'Abd Allāh, governor (fl. AH 64-66 / AD 683-685). SK (Sakastan) mint. Dated AH 66 in Pahlavi (AD 685/6). Crowned Sasanian-style bust right; talha lillah (Talha for Allah) in Arabic in outer margin / Fire altar flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. SICA I –; Walker, Arab-Sasanian, p. 96, Mart. 1; Album 26; ICV 18. VF, toned.
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