½ Drachm - Rawh b. Hatim (Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan - Arab-Sasanian) ND (763-766) front ½ Drachm - Rawh b. Hatim (Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan - Arab-Sasanian) ND (763-766) back
½ Drachm - Rawh b. Hatim (Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan - Arab-Sasanian) ND (763-766) photo

½ Drachm - Rawh b. Hatim Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan - Arab-Sasanian ND

 
Silver 1.94 g -
Description
Issuer
Abbasid Caliphate
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
763-766
Value
Hemidrachm (7⁄20)
Currency
Drachm (750-948)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.94 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#80505
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a Zoroastrian fire altar on its reverse side, indicating the influence of the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism during the Abbasid Caliphate.