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Lot 223: TABERISTAN. Farkhan or Farkhonan (716-732 AD). Silver Hemidrachm

AUCTION:  Pars Coins (Auction 366)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $39
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Description

TABERISTAN. Farkhan or Farkhonan (716-732 AD). Silver Hemidrachm (2.08 gm; 25 mm). Obverse Crowned Sasanian bust to the right, name in Pahlavi in front of the face, phrase APD in Pahlavi on the second quarter and phrase NYWK (per Pakzadian) on 3rd quarter, Reverse; fire altar with attendants, and stars flanking flames. mint TPURSTAN (Tabaristan) on the right, date 75, (also some research from British Museum put date as 712-728 AD), Malek 73; Cf. Album 50. Choice EF / AU. Lightly toned.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Pars Coins
  • Lot #: 223
  • Listing #: 214332
  • Closed: Monday, October 4, 2021 5:14:00 PM CT
  • Estimate: $65