Abbasid Caliphate, temp. Al-Rashid, AR Hemidrachm, Tabaristan mint, PYE 137 = AH 172 = AD 788 – RR

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Abbasid Caliphate. temp. Al-Rashid, AH 170-193 / AD 786-809,Ā  Tabaristan mint, AR Hemidrachm (silver, 1.69g, 23mm), PYE 137 = AH 172 = AD 788 – Lustrous
Arabic Title :Ų„Ų³Ł„Ų§Ł…ŁŠŲ©ŲŒ Ų§Ł„Ų®Ł„Ų§ŁŲ© Ų§Ł„Ų¹ŲØŲ§Ų³ŁŠŲ©ŲŒ ŁŲŖŲ±Ų© Ų§Ł„Ų±Ų§Ų“ŲÆŲŒ Ł‡Ł…ŁŠŲÆŲ±Ų§Ų®Ł… ŁŲ¶Ų©ŲŒŲ¶Ų±ŲØ ŁŁŠ Ų·ŲØŲ±Ų³ŲŖŲ§Ł†ŲŒ Ł”Ł§Ł¢ Ł‡Ł€
Era/Ruler:Ā  Time Al-Rashid, Citing Governor Sulayman ibn Musa Mint/Date : Tabaraistan, PYE 137 = AH 172 = AD 788
DenomĀ Ā Ā  : AR Hemidrachm Wt/DiaĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā  : 1.69 g / 23 mm
Obv: Crowned and draped word ‘bakh’ (‘good’ in Kufic) within a diamond; behind head, AFZUT GDH (‘may his kingship increase’ in Pahlawi); before the head, ‘Sulayman’ in Kufic
Rev:Ā  Sasanian fire altar set on three steps, flanked by two attendants standing facing; to left, date; to right, mint TPURSTAN (‘Tabaristan’ in Pahlawi)
Ref: Album 65. SICA I, 435 Rarity/Choice: Scarce / EF
Note: This Hemidrachm signifies the flourishing economy and stability of the Abbasid era. Tabaristan, renowned for its strategic location and productive agriculture, served as a significant minting center during this period. This coin provides a tangible connection to the prosperity and cultural richness of the Abbasid Caliphate under the enlightened rule of Al-Rashid.

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