½ Drachm - 'Abd Allah b. Sa'id al-Harashi (Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan - Arab-Sasanian) ND (801-803) front ½ Drachm - 'Abd Allah b. Sa'id al-Harashi (Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan - Arab-Sasanian) ND (801-803) back
½ Drachm - 'Abd Allah b. Sa'id al-Harashi (Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan - Arab-Sasanian) ND (801-803) photo
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½ Drachm - 'Abd Allah b. Sa'id al-Harashi Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan - Arab-Sasanian ND

 
Silver 1.69 g -
Description
Issuer
Abbasid Caliphate
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
801-803
Value
Hemidrachm (7⁄20)
Currency
Drachm (750-948)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.69 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#80504
Rarity index
97%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant cultural and artistic achievement in the Abbasid Caliphate, which was known for its advancements in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and literature. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the blending of Arab and Sasanian influences, which was a hallmark of the Abbasid era.