Lot 210: TABERISTAN. Umar ibn A’ala (771-782 AD). Year 128. AR Hemidrachm. Scarce.

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 372)

Description

TABERISTAN. Umar ibn A’ala (771-782 AD). Year 128. AR Hemidrachm (1.97 gm; 23 mm). Obverse: Sasanian bust to the right, name Umar in Kufic 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: 128. Choice FDC. Fully lustrous. Scarce.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 210
Listing #: 212259
Closed: Monday, March 28, 2022 5:09:40 PM CT
Estimate: $75

Starting Bid: $45
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Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 210
Listing #: 212259
Closed: Monday, March 28, 2022 5:09:40 PM CT
Estimate: $75