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QARA-KHITAY (Western Liao): temp. Yelü Dashi, 1124-1143, AE fals (2.77g), NM, ND, VF

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Islamic Coins - Iran - The Early Period Start Price:140.00 USD Estimated At:180.00 - 240.00 USD
QARA-KHITAY (Western Liao): temp. Yelü Dashi, 1124-1143, AE fals (2.77g), NM, ND, VF
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This item SOLD at 2023 May 18 @ 18:31UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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QARA-KHITAY (Western Liao): temp. Yelü Dashi, 1124-1143, AE fals (2.77g), NM, ND, A-3490, Sunni kalima divided between obverse & reverse, with the name Sa'd above reverse field, possibly the Muslim name of Yelü Dashi, citing the caliph al-Muqtafi (AH530-555), VF, RRR. The Western Liao, known as the Qara-Khitay ("black cathay") were originally nomadic tribes from northern China. Coins of this type are found in the Chuy Valley west of Bishkek, and their capital was at Balasaghun.