Description:

Roman, Imperial era, ca. 1st century CE to 3rd century CE; Near East, Abbasid Caliphate, ca. 8th to 13th century CE. Four silver coins spanning Roman and Islamic history, each with tested silver content. Included are: a Julia Domna denarius with Hilaritas reverse (61% silver) a Septimius Severus denarius with Victory reverse (75% silver), an Abbasid dirham with Kufic inscriptions (96% silver), and a Vespasian denarius featuring the emperor's portrait and a classic reverse type (95% silver). A diverse group representing distinct eras and mints, perfect for collectors of ancient silver coinage. Size of Abbasid coin: 0.8" Diameter (2 cm); weight: 2.8 grams; silver quality: 61% to 96%

Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005

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  • Condition: Fine (F) to Very Fine (VF) conditions. Some softening to details and rubbing.

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