Lot 866
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Tari, 0.94g., 24 mm., 11th century, possibly early Norman, in imitation of a Fatimid Dinar as above, but small cross with pellets at ends of arms within circle of kufic legend on each side (c.f. Bell.28 and Capp.56, there described as unique; CNI.XVIII, 3/3; MEC.40 & p.69), hairline crack, weakly struck around edge, good very fine, very rare
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Tari, 0.94g., 24 mm., 11th century, possibly early Norman, in imitation of a Fatimid Dinar as above, but small cross with pellets at ends of arms within circle of kufic legend on each side (c.f. Bell.28 and Capp.56, there described as unique; CNI.XVIII, 3/3; MEC.40 & p.69), hairline crack, weakly struck around edge, good very fine, very rare

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Tari, 0.94g., 24 mm., 11th century, possibly early Norman, in imitation of a Fatimid Dinar as above, but small cross with pellets at ends of arms within circle of kufic legend on each side (c.f. Bell.28 and Capp.56, there described as unique; CNI.XVIII, 3/3; MEC.40 & p.69), hairline crack, weakly struck around edge, good very fine, very rare
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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See MEC. p.69 for a discussion of the origin of this piece