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Lot 161: TABERISTAN, Umar ibn A’ala, (771-782 AD). AR Hemidrachm.

AUCTION:  Pars Coins (Auction 378)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $70
  • 2 Bid(s)
Description

TABERISTAN, Umar ibn A’ala, (771-782 AD). AR Hemidrachm (1.92 gm; 24 mm). Obverse: Sasanian bust to the right, name Omar-ibn A’la in Pahlavi in front of the face, Arabic name "Umar b(i)n" in the 3rd quarter margin and "A’la" on the second quarter margin, Reverse; fire altar with attendants, mint TPURSTAN (Tabaristan) on the right, date: 125. Lovely strike. Choice FDC. Lustrous. Lightly toned.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Pars Coins
  • Lot #: 161
  • Listing #: 3566
  • Closed: Friday, July 29, 2022 11:53:20 AM CT
  • Estimate: $100