1/2 Drachm - 'Ispahbadh of Tabaristan' Dadhburzmihr Arab-Sasanian

Issuer Dabuyid dynasty
Year 728-741
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Drachm
Currency Drachm (642-760)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.87 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Val Sn#3, Mitch WI#23
Obverse description Crowned Sasanian-style bust right; “May xvarrah increase” in Pahlavi behind, “Dād-būrzmihr” in Pahlavi before; open double circle border with star-in-crescent motif at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock and “excellent” in 2nd quarter of margin
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
(Translation: May xvarrah increase Dād-būrzmihr)
Reverse description Fire altar with attendants flanking; star and crescent flanking flames, date to left, mint to right; triple circle border with alternating star-in-crescent and triple pellet motifs
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (728-741) - W. H. Valentine#3 -
Numisquare ID 3900067440
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