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Lot 160: TABERISTAN, Yahya ibn Mikhnaq. AR Hemidrachm. Very Rare. 
- Sold Winning Bid: $95
- 13 Bid(s)
Description
TABERISTAN, Yahya ibn Mikhnaq, (AH 162-164, AD 779-781). AR Hemidrachm (1.87 gm; 24 mm). Obverse, Sasanian-style bust to right; behind head, standard AFZUT GDH, name 'Yahya' in Kufic in front of face; in outer margin, APD on 2nd quarter and NWKW (goodness and good deed in Pahlawi) on 3rd quarter, and floral ornaments. Rev. Sasanian fire altar with attendants, mint to the right and date 129 to the left. Yahya's coin has the most elaborate ring decorations of all Tabaristan series. He governed from 128-130 PYE which we also have coins from Umar ibn A'ala suggesting the year that overlaps their rule. Very rare and among the most beautiful of Tabaristan group due to floral decorations on the obverse. Choice AU. Lightly toned with some luster. Very rare.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 160
- Listing #: 1306060
- Closed: Thursday, March 6, 2025 11:53:00 AM CT
- Estimate: $400