Lot 166: TABERISTAN. JARIR, (779-782 AD). AR Hemidrachm. Scarce.

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 376)

Description

TABERISTAN. JARIR, (779-782 AD). AR Hemidrachm (1.84 gm; 24 mm). Obverse, sasanian style bust turning right, name Jarir in Kufic in front of face, phrase APD on the second quarter, and phrase “ARS” (Ar(u)s? Meaning Stunning?) or Arun(?)-per Pakzadian) on the 3rd quarter reverse, fire altar with attendants, year 136 on the left, mint, TPURSTAN (Tabaristan) to the right. Lovely strike. Choice FDC. Fully lustrous. Scarce.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 166
Listing #: 2813
Closed: Monday, June 27, 2022 11:55:00 AM CT
Estimate: $80

Starting Bid: $48
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 166
Listing #: 2813
Closed: Monday, June 27, 2022 11:55:00 AM CT
Estimate: $80