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

€74,598.00
IssuerDabuyid dynasty
Year728-741
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Drachm
CurrencyDrachm (642-760)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.87 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Val Sn#3, Mitch WI#23
Obverse descriptionCrowned 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 descriptionFire 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
MintageND (728-741)  - W. H. Valentine#3 -
Catalog ID3900067440
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