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Extremely rare. Choice UNC. Lustrous.
Lot 171: TABERISTAN, Yahya ibn Mikhnaq (AD 779-781). AR Hemidrachm 
- Starting Bid: $300
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Description
TABERISTAN, Yahya ibn Mikhnaq (PYE 128-130, AH 162-164, AD 779-781). AR Hemidrachm (2.03 gm; 23 mm). Year 128 obverse, Sasanian-style bust to right; behind head, standard AFZUT GDH, name 'Yahya' in Kufic in front of face; in outer margin, APD / NWKW (goodness and good deed in Pahlawi) and floral ornaments. Rev. Sasanian fire altar with attendants. mint to the right and date 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 overlaps their rule. Choice UNC. Lustrous. Lightly toned. Extremely rare in any condition.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 171
- Listing #: 598569
- Closed: Monday, February 27, 2023 11:56:40 AM CT
- Estimate: $500