Ancient and Islamic Coins, Antiquities

Ottoman, French Occupation of Egypt (1798-1801), Zeri Mahbub, in the name of Selim III, Misr, date (1203h) not visible, with letter ba in place of regnal year on rev., 2.62g/12h (Lec. 24; KM. 152; F 2). Very fine with some flan flaws, very rare
£2,000-£2,600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Hon. Robert Erskine Collection.

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Provenance: Bt A. de Clermont 2002

The letter ba is believed to stand for Bonaparte