278, Lot: 484. Estimate $100. Sold for $150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Dābūyid Ispahbads of Tabaristan. Khushīd. PYE 89-109 / AH 123-144 / AD 740-761. AR Hemidrachm (23mm, 1.93 g, 7h). Dated PYE 90 (AH 124 / AD 743). Crowned Sasanian-style bust right; “May xvarrah increase” in Pahlavi behind, “Khushīd” 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 / 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. Malek 27. VF, toned.

From the J. P. Righetti Collection.