The ‘Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan

278, Lot: 489. Estimate $100. Sold for $190. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

‘Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan. Khushīd (posthumous issue). Dābūyid Ispahbad, PYE 89-109 / AH 123-144 / AD 740-761. AR Hemidrachm (24mm, 1.86 g, 6h). Dated PYE 114 (AH 148 / AD 765). 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; pellets flanking flames, date to left, mint to right; triple circle border with alternating star-in-crescent and triple pellet motifs. Malek 51. VF, toned. Rare.

From the J. P. Righetti Collection.