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½ Drachm - Muqatil Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan - Arab-Sasanian
| Silver | 1.72 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 139-181 (757-800) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Hemidrachm (7⁄20) |
| Currency | Drachm (750-948) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.72 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#70134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
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 a Zoroastrian fire altar on one side, indicating the influence of the ancient Persian religion on the Abbasid Caliphate.
