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Nomos 23

30 November 2021
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 500 CHF
Hammer Price:  400 CHF
Lot 315

TABARISTAN. 'Abbasid governors. AH 170-193 / AD 786-809. Hemidrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 1.50 g, 2 h), under the governor Mihrān, PYE 135 / AH 170 (= AD 786/7) A. GDH 'pzwz (may his splendor increase) mhrān (Governor's name) to the left; on the margins: 'pd (excellent) to right and nywk' (good) to left. Sasanian-style bust to right, wearing winged crown; stars flanking crown and breast ornament decorated with star and three pellets. Rev. Date on the left - Tpwlst'n (Tabaristan) on the left field Sasanian-style fire altar flanked by two attendants; pellet and star flanking flames. Album 62. Malek 92.4. Rare type. Mihrān is only known from coins struck for this year. Good very fine.

Online bidding closes: 30 Nov 2021, 08:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 24 Apr 2024, 22:44:40 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:400 CHF

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