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Lot 303: TABERISTAN, Abbasid Governors. Yahya ibn Mikhnaq. AR Hemidrachm

AUCTION:  Pars Coins eSale #50

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TABERISTAN, Abbasid Governors.Yahya ibn Mikhnaq, (AH 162-164, AD 779-781). AR Hemidrachm (2.03 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. SIC Ashmolean 410; cf. Album 56. Choice FDC. Lightly toned. Lustrous. Very rare.
Lot Details
  • Offered By: Pars Coins
  • Lot #: 303
  • Listing #: 1765056
  • Closes: Thursday, July 2, 2026 12:40:40 PM CT
  • Estimate: $600