Description: Arab-Sasanian, 'Abd Allah ibn Khazim (62 - 72 AH / 682 - 691 AD). AR Drachm, MRW (Merv) mint. Sasanian style bust imitating Khosrau II right; "bismillah" in outer margin; c/m: winged lion right; cross below / Fire altar flanked by attendants; date and mint.

Diameter: AR33 mm

Weight: 3,08 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: SIC Ashmolean 335-336; CMC 173-174; Album 19; c/m: Göbl, Hunnen, KM 7 var, (no cross)

Commentary: dark grey patina, good details

History: Abd Allah ibn Khazim played an important role in the early occupation of the province of Khurasan (roughly Bactrian territory) and stayed in almost independent control of the province until his death at the battle of Merv in 691 (AH 72).

Article Number: 028-02-03-41652