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1 Drachm - `Ali Arab-Bukharan

Issuer Abbasid Governors of Bukhara (Abbasid Governorates)
Year 803-807
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Shape Round (irregular)
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Obverse description Crowned bust of ruler right, crescent with dot above crown. In front of the face is a Sogdian legend - `King of Bukhara`, behind the head is an Arabic inscription `Muhammadiya mimma amara bihi `Ali`
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Obverse lettering Muhammadiya mimma amara bihi `Ali pwx`r xwb k`n`
(Translation: Muhammadiya mimma amara bihi `Ali Bukharan King Kana)
Reverse description In the center of the coin is an altar with the head of Ahura Mazda to the right. On both sides of the altar there are figures of mobeds (attendants).
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