| Classical Numismatic Group > Islamic Auction 5 | Auction date: 18 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 167 Price realized: Unsold | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: . Two heart-shaped bronze weights, possible for 12-mithqals and 6-dinars, the reverse of each stamped Samarqand, in small, neat, unpointed Kufic script within oval cartouche; the larger 24.8 x 30.3 x 13.lmm, the smaller 20.1 x 25.2 x 9.6mm; 47.40 and 25.17g respectively. Both with slightly tough red/green patination. VF. Two (2) pieces. Although undated, the calligraphy on both pieces is consistent with a date in the Umayyad or early 'Abbasid period. There is no mark to indicate a denomination or standard, although the smaller is clearly intended to be exactly half the weight of the larger. The suggested values of 12- and 6-mithqals are conjectural, but are an extremely close match assuming a mithqal weight of 4.25g Estimate: 1500 USD |  |
