Lot 311: TABERISTAN, Abbasid Governors, AD 771-780. AR hemidrachm. Rare.

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 341)

Description

TABERISTAN, Abbasid Governors, 'Umar b. al-'Ala, AD 771-780. AR hemidrachm (1.98 gm; 22 mm). Tabaristan mint. Dated PYE 125 (AH 160, AD 776/8). Crowned Sasanian style bust right; 'umar ibn al-'ala in Arabic in outer margin / Fire altar flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; alternating triple pellets and star-in-crescents in outer margin. Malek 77.1-5; Album 57. Choice FDC. Rare.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 311
Listing #: 209247
Closed: Monday, October 7, 2019 5:43:20 PM CT
Estimate: $50

Sold Winning Bid: $45
4 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 311
Listing #: 209247
Closed: Monday, October 7, 2019 5:43:20 PM CT
Estimate: $50