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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
½ Drachm - Anonymous Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan AFZWT type
| Silver | 1.99 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Hadi (أبو محمد موسى الهادي) (785-786) Al-Rashid (هارون الرشيد) (786-809) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 159-177 (776-793) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Hemidrachm (7⁄20) |
| Currency | Drachm (750-948) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.99 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#111428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Fire altar with two attendants standing facing, crescents on their heads, both hands on sword hilt, inside triple dotted-border, crescents with stars at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock, three pellets at the diagonals
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Lettering:
hptwystst (left)
tpwlst'n (right)
Translation: right: Tabaristan
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coins are dated in the post-Yazdigerd era (PYE) calendar, PYE = AH - 34.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant cultural and scientific achievements in the Abbasid Caliphate, which was known for its advancements in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy.
