286, Lot: 502. Estimate $75. Sold for $55. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

‘Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan. Anonymous. AR Hemidrachm (24mm, 1.92 g, 2h). Dated PYE 135 (AH 170 / AD 786). Crowned Sasanian-style bust right; “excellent” and “good” in 2nd and 3rd quarters of margin / Fire altar flanked by attendants; stars flanking flames. Malek 167. Good VF, toned.

From the J. P. Righetti Collection, 25.