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Lot 265: TABERISTAN. Umar ibn A’ala (771-782 AD). AR Hemidrachm

AUCTION:  Pars Coins Auction - Sale 31

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TABERISTAN. Umar ibn A’ala (771-782 AD). Year 128. AR Hemidrachm (1.97 gm; 23 mm). Obverse: Sasanian bust to the right, name Umar in Kufic in front of the face, phrase “ARS” (Ar(u)s? Meaning Stunning?) or Arun(?-per Pakzadian) on the 3rd quarter and Pahlavi phrase APD on the second quarter. Reverse; fire altar with attendants, mint TPURSTAN (Tabaristan) on the right, date: 128. Choice FDC. Fully lustrous. Scarce.
Lot Details
  • Offered By: Pars Coins
  • Lot #: 265
  • Listing #: 502388
  • Closed: Monday, October 31, 2022 12:28:00 PM CT
  • Estimate: $50