Lot 259: TABERISTAN, Abbasid Governors. 'Umar b. al-'Ala. AD 771-780. AR hemidrachm. Tabaristan mint. Dated PYE 125. Rare.

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 336)

Description

TABERISTAN, Abbasid Governors. 'Umar b. al-'Ala. AD 771-780. AR hemidrachm (2.04 gm; 24 mm). Tabaristan mint. Dated PYE 125 (AH 160, AD 779/80). 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. Lustrous. Rare.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 259
Listing #: 215535
Closed: Monday, April 8, 2019 5:26:00 PM CT
Estimate: $75

Sold Winning Bid: $60
2 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 259
Listing #: 215535
Closed: Monday, April 8, 2019 5:26:00 PM CT
Estimate: $75