ISLAMIC, 'Abbasid Caliphate. temp. Al-Rashid. Hemidrachm (Silver, 23 mm, 1.92 g, 5 h), citing the governor of Tabaristan, Sulayman ibn Musa (AH 170-172 = AD 787-789), Tabaristan, PYE 137 = AH 172 = AD 788. Crowned and draped word 'bakh' ('good' in Kufic) within a diamond; behind head, AFZUT GDH ('may his kingship increase' in Pahlawi); before head, 'Sulayman' in Kufic; in outer margin, APD / NWKW ('excellent' and 'good' in Pahlawi). Rev. Sasanian fire altar set on three steps, flanked by two attendants standing facing; to left, date; to right, mint TPURSTAN ('Tabaristan' in Pahlawi). Album 65. SICA I, 435. Walker, Arab-Sassanian, -. Good extremely fine.
Price realized | 140 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |