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½ Drachm - Khalid b. Barmak Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan - Arab-Sasanian ND
| Silver | 1.92 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 734-771 |
| Value | Hemidrachm (7⁄20) |
| Currency | Drachm (750-948) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.92 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#70077 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Sasanian style 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
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Khalid b. Barmak, who was a powerful governor of Tabaristan during the Abbasid Caliphate. He was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and his rule had a significant impact on the region's history. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the blending of Arab and Sasanian influences that was characteristic of the Abbasid Caliphate's art and culture.
