286, Lot: 505. Estimate $75. Sold for $45. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

‘Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan. Anonymous. AR Hemidrachm (23mm, 1.71 g, 12h). Dated PYE 141 (AH 176 / AD 792). Crowned Sasanian-style bust right; “excellent” and “good” in 2nd and 3rd quarters of margin / Fire altar flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. Malek 180. VF, toned, slightly granular surfaces.

From the J. P. Righetti Collection, 40.