1/2 Drachm - `Ispahbadh of Tabaristan` Khurshid with Farrukhan the Little Arab-Sasanian

€74,599.00
IssuerDabuyid dynasty
Year740-760
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Drachm
CurrencyDrachm (642-760)
CompositionSilver
Weight2 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Val Sn#76, Val Sn#77
Obverse descriptionHead of Khusru with the official tiara; in front of face the name `Khurshid`. Brave in the margin at the right.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringKHURSHITU in the margin at the right : APD-afid
(Translation: Khwar(kh)šēd  Brave / Praise)
Reverse descriptionFire-altar and attendants,. In margin four crescents and stars with four sets of triple dots between.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
(Translation: on the left: Dating  on the right: TAPURISTAN)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (740-748)  - W. H. Valentine#77 (Farrukhan) -
ND (740-748)  - with Farrukhan the Little -
ND (740-760)  - W. H. Valentine#76 (Khurshid) -
Catalog ID1552405210
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