334, Lot: 488. Estimate $75. Sold for $45. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ISLAMIC, ‘Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan. Anonymous. AR Hemidrachm (15mm, 2.40 g, 12h). Dated PYE 136 (AH 171 / AD 787/8). Crowned Sasanian-style bust right; “strong” before”, “excellent” and “good” in 2nd and 3rd quarters of margin / Fire altar flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. Malek 172; Album 73. VF, toned, minor deposits.

From the J. P. Righetti Collection, 28.