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Lot 182: TABERISTAN. Umar ibn A’ala,(771-782 AD). AR Hemidrachm. 
- Sold Winning Bid: $55
- 3 Bid(s)
Description
TABERISTAN. Umar ibn A’ala,(771-782 AD). AR Hemidrachm (1.96 gm; 24 mm). Type 3 - Rarest of all 4 types, Obverse: Sasanian bust to the right, name Umar in Kufic Arabic in front of the face, Pahlavi phrase APD on 2nd quarter and phrase ARS (Arus-Admired) or Arun (type 2 which is the typical type comes with phrase NYWK) in Pahlavi on 3rd quarter. Reverse; fire altar with attendants, mint TPURSTAN (Tabaristan) on the right, date: 128. Extremely rare type. Choice EF. Lightly toned.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 182
- Listing #: 559572
- Closed: Monday, January 23, 2023 12:00:20 PM CT
- Estimate: $75