½ Drachm - "Ispahbadh of Tabaristan" Khurshid with Farrukhan the Little (Arab-Sasanian) ND (740-760) front ½ Drachm - "Ispahbadh of Tabaristan" Khurshid with Farrukhan the Little (Arab-Sasanian) ND (740-760) back
½ Drachm - "Ispahbadh of Tabaristan" Khurshid with Farrukhan the Little (Arab-Sasanian) ND (740-760) photo
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½ Drachm - "Ispahbadh of Tabaristan" Khurshid with Farrukhan the Little Arab-Sasanian ND

 
Silver 2 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Dabuyid dynasty (Greater Iran)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
740-760
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#74599
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Fire-altar and attendants,.
In margin four crescents and stars with four sets of triple dots between.

Translation:
on the left: Dating

on the right: TAPURISTAN

Comment

semi-independent principality, nominal allegiance to the Arab Caliphate

Khorshed in Pahlavi script.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Arab and Sasanian influences in its design, reflecting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Dabuyid dynasty's rule in Greater Iran. The coin's obverse side features the Arabic inscription "Khurshid with Farrukhan the Little" while the reverse side features a Sasanian-style fire altar, highlighting the cultural diversity of the region during that time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (740-760)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Drachm - "Ispahbadh of Tabaristan" Khurshid with Farrukhan the Little (Arab-Sasanian) ND (740-760) coin.