Description

Abbasid. Temp. Al-Rashid, (AH 170-193 / AD 786-809). AR Dirham (1.95g/ 21mm). Citing the governor of Tabaristan, Hani (AH 172-174 = AD 788-790), Tabaristan, PYE 138 = AH 173 = AD 789. Crowned and draped Sasanian-style bust to right; behind head, AFZUT GDH (‘may his kingship increase’ in Pahlawi); before head, ‘Hani’ in Kufic; in outer margin, APD / NWKW (‘excellent’ and ‘good’ in Pahlawi). Rev. Sasanian fire altar set on three steps, flanked by two attendants standing facing; to left, date; to right, mint TPURSTAN (‘Tabaristan’ in Pahlawi). Album 69. SICA I, 437. Very fine.