Arab-Sasanian. Abbasid Caliphate. temp. Al–Rashid (AH 170–193 / AD 786–809). Hemidrachm (AR, 24 mm, 2.00 g) Tabaristan mint.
Crowned and draped Sasanian-style bust to right. / Sasanian fire altar set on three steps, flanked by two attending priests standing facing. Cf. Album 63-73. Minor deposits. Almost extremely fine.