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Lot 220: TABERISTAN. Umar ibn A’ala, (771-782 AD). Silver Hemidrachm

AUCTION:  Pars Coins (Auction 369)

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TABERISTAN. Umar ibn A’ala, (771-782 AD). Silver Hemidrachm (1.90 gm; 23 mm). Obverse: Sasanian bust to the right, name “Umar” in Arabic in front of the face, phrase “ARS” (Ar(u)s? Meaning Stunning?) or Arun(?-per Pakzadian) on the 3rd quarter and Pahlavi phrase APD on the second quarter. Reverse; fire altar with attendants, mint TPURSTAN (Tabaristan) on the right, date: 121. The period coincides with reign of 2nd Abbasid Khalif; Al Manusr (754-775 AD).Choice FDC. Fully lustrous.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Pars Coins
  • Lot #: 220
  • Listing #: 178027
  • Closed: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 4:13:00 PM CT
  • Estimate: $100