© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
½ Drachm - Ma'add Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan - Arab-Sasanian
173 (790) year| Silver | 1.64 g | - |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 173 (790) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Hemidrachm (7⁄20) |
| Currency | Drachm (750-948) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.64 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#80503 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an intricate design on its obverse side, including an Arabic inscription that reads "Muhammad is the Messenger of God" and a depiction of the caliph Al-Mamun, who ruled the Abbasid Caliphate from 809 to 813 AD. The reverse side of the coin features a stylized representation of a tree, symbolizing growth and prosperity. The coin's design reflects the cultural and religious influences of the Abbasid Caliphate, which was a major power in the Middle East during the 8th to 13th centuries.
