286, Lot: 501. Estimate $75. Sold for $45. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

‘Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan. Anonymous. AR Hemidrachm (24mm, 1.74 g, 3h). Dated PYE 134 (AH 169 / AD 785). Crowned Sasanian-style bust right; “excellent” and “good” in 2nd and 3rd quarters of margin / Fire altar flanked by attendants; pellets flanking flames. Malek 158. Good VF, toned.

From the J. P. Righetti Collection, 24.