Quirat. Islamic World. Almoravids. Yusuf ibn Tashfin. 480-500 AH. Shalüqa (Sanlúcar de Barrameda, شلوقة). Magnificent specimen from an issue of which very few examples are known. The coin offered here stands out for its unusual combination of decorative elements, differing from those found on previously recorded specimens. While the known examples feature a star accompanied by three dots arranged in a triangular formation on the obverse and, on the reverse, a roundel with an identical arrangement of dots, surmounted by a crescent between dots, this specimen displays a previously unrecorded variety: a roundel accompanied by three dots in a triangular arrangement on the obverse, and a star with three similarly arranged dots, surmounted by a floral ornament, on the reverse. A variety of particular numismatic interest whose distinctive features and extraordinary rarity will undoubtedly appeal to the most specialized collectors.. Choice VF. Shalüqa, Sanlúcar!!. Vives. 1531 var.. Fbm. Ba3 var.. Hazard. 900 var.. Ag. 0,74.

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Almoravids. Yusuf ibn Tashfin. Quirat. 480-500 AH. Shalüqa (Sanlúcar de Barrameda, شلوقة). (Vives-1531 var.). (Fbm-Ba3 var.). (Hazard-900 var.). Ag. 0,74 g. Magnificent specimen from an issue of which very few examples are known. The coin offered here stands out for its unusual combination of decorative elements, differing from those found on previously recorded specimens.

While the known examples feature a star accompanied by three dots arranged in a triangular formation on the obverse and, on the reverse, a roundel with an identical arrangement of dots, surmounted by a crescent between dots, this specimen displays a previously unrecorded variety: a roundel accompanied by three dots in a triangular arrangement on the obverse, and a star with three similarly arranged dots, surmounted by a floral ornament, on the reverse.

A variety of particular numismatic interest whose distinctive features and extraordinary rarity will undoubtedly appeal to the most specialized collectors.. Choice VF. Est...1000,00.

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Lot 103 | Islamic World

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