Islamic states Greater Iran Dabuyid dynasty
½ Drachm - "Ispahbadh of Tabaristan" Gil Gavbara (Arab-Sasanian) ND (642-660) front ½ Drachm - "Ispahbadh of Tabaristan" Gil Gavbara (Arab-Sasanian) ND (642-660) back
½ Drachm - "Ispahbadh of Tabaristan" Gil Gavbara (Arab-Sasanian) ND (642-660) photo
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½ Drachm - "Ispahbadh of Tabaristan" Gil Gavbara (Arab-Sasanian) ND (642-660) front ½ Drachm - "Ispahbadh of Tabaristan" Gil Gavbara (Arab-Sasanian) ND (642-660) back
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½ Drachm - "Ispahbadh of Tabaristan" Gil Gavbara Arab-Sasanian ND

 
Silver 2 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
 Dabuyid dynasty (Greater Iran)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 642-660
Value
 ½ Drachm
Currency
 Drachm (642-760)
Composition
 Silver
Weight
 2 g
Diameter
 24 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-05
References
Numista
 N#74594
Rarity index
 97%

Reverse

Fire altar with attendants

Comment

semi-independent principality, nominal allegiance to the Arab Caliphate

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a mythical creature called a "Gil Gavbara," which is a combination of a lion and an eagle. This creature was a symbol of power and strength in ancient Persian mythology and was often depicted on coins and other artifacts from the region.