Lot 3948
ISLAMIC, 'Abbasid Caliphate. temp. Al-Rashid, AH 170-193 / AD 786-809. Hemidrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 1.32 g, 3 h), citing the governor of Tabaristan, al-Harashi 'Abd Allah ibn Sa'id (PYE 151 = AH 186 = AD 802), Tabaristan, PYE 151 = AH 186 = AD 802. Crowned and draped Sasanian-style bust to right; behind head, AFZUT GDH ('may his kingship increase' in Pahlawi); before head, 'al-Harashi' (in Kufic); in outer margin, APD / NWKW ('excellent' and 'good' in Pahlawi). Rev. Sasanian fire altar set on three steps, flanked by two attendants standing facing; to left, date; to right, mint TPURSTAN ('Tabaristan' in Pahlawi). Album 61. SICA I, 469. Walker, Arab-Sassanian, p. 143, 284. Rare. Rough, otherwise, very fine.

Ex Leu Web Auction 20, 18 July 2022, 3310.
Starting price:
25 CHF
Hammer price:
120 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
7 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 05-Dec-22, 23:04:30 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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