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½ Drachm - Sulayman Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan - Arab-Sasanian
137 (755-789) years| Silver | 2 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 137 (755-789) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Hemidrachm (7⁄20) |
| Currency | Drachm (750-948) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#45961 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
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
Comment
The obverse legend translates to "good" and was used by Suleiman instead of a portrait as was forbidden by the Muslim faith to use graven human images. The style on this example is particularly fine.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a mythical creature called the "siren" on one side, which was a common motif in Sasanian art and symbolized good fortune and prosperity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (787-789) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Drachm - Sulayman (Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan - Arab-Sasanian) 137 (755-789) coin.
