Lot 231
Ikhshidid, Kafur (AH 355‑357 / 966‑968/9 AD), gold Dinar, AH 355 / 966 AD, Filastin

Islamic Coin Auction - 28 | C24003
Auction: 19 March 2024 at 10:00 GMT
£420
Description
Ikhshidid, Kafur (AH 355‑357 / 966‑968/9 AD), gold Dinar, AH 355 / 966 AD, Filastin, with letter kaf below citing the ruler, 3.74g (Bacharach 104). Very Fine or better, minor crease to the flan. Very rare. Abu’l‑Misk Kafur was a black slave purchased by Abu’l‑Qasim from Ethiopia who rose through the ranks and eventually became the Ikhshidid ruler.

