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½ Drachm - 'Umar b. al-'Ala Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan - Arab-Sasanian ND
| Silver (.835) | 1.92 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 737-782 |
| Value | Hemidrachm (7⁄20) |
| Currency | Drachm (750-948) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 1.92 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#78512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
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
Lettering:
to the left: hptwystst
to the right: tpwlst'n
Edge
Plain
Comment
Album's Checklist #56, Malek #69Walker p.138: 271; A 56
Umar was originally a butcher from Reyy near modern Tehran, who became an accomplished soldier. He took part in the suppression of Sunbadh's revolt in 137AH and was sent to Tabaristan by the Abbasid caliph al-Mansur in 141AH to take part in its conquest with Khazim ibn Khuzayma, after this conquest he appears to have remained in Tabaristan.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant cultural and artistic achievement in the Abbasid Caliphate, which was known for its advancements in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy, as well as its influential poetry and literature.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (771-782) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Drachm - 'Umar b. al-'Ala (Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan - Arab-Sasanian) ND (737-782) coin.
