ABBASID GOVERNORS OF TABARISTAN. Yahya ibn Mikhnaq (AH 162-164/ AD 779-781). Hemidrachm, year 130 (AH 165).

Obv: Sasanian style bust to right; behind head, standard AFZUT GDH, name 'Yahya' in Kufic in front of face; in outer margin, APD / NWKW (goodness and good deed in Pahlawi) and floral ornaments.
Rev: Sasanian fire altar with attendants. mint to the right and date to the left.

Album 60.

Very rare.

Condition: Very fine.

Weight: 1,78g.
Diameter: 21mm.