Rashidun-era Islamic Coin

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Syed Muhammad Khan
by CNG Coins
published on 14 December 2019
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Islamic coin of Arab-Sasanian origin. From Bishapur, Persia. Made c. 651-661 CE, during the Rashidun Caliphate. Left: Sasanian style bust imitating Kosrau II (r. 590-628 CE). Right: Fire altar with ribbons and attendants, star and crescent flanking flames with bismillah in margins.

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