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½ Drachm - 'Abd Allah b. Qahtaba Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan - Arab-Sasanian ND
| Silver | 1.90 g | - |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 790-793 |
| Value | Hemidrachm (7⁄20) |
| Currency | Drachm (750-948) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.90 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#70133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a Zoroastrian fire altar on its reverse side, indicating the influence of the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism on the Abbasid Caliphate.
