Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan 780-793 A.D. Silver Hemidrachm. 25mm, 1.75gm NGC Certified

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Dated PYE 134 (AH 169 / AD 785).

Obverse: Crowned Sasanian-style bust right; “excellent” and “good” in 2nd and 3rd quarters of margin.

Reverse: Fire altar flanked by attendants; pellets flanking flames; star within crescent at cardinal points in margin and grouping of three pellets equidistant between. NGC Certified & Graded Ch XF (Choice Extremely Fine), good and bright metal, with remaining original luster in fields; nicer in hand.

*Ref. Malek 158.

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