Lot 306:
Greek Asia. Tabaristan. Abbasid Caliphate. temp. al-Rashid. (170-193 AH/786-809 AD). AR Hemidrachm. Dated PYE 132 (167 AH/ 783 AD). Obv. Stylized crowned Sassanian style bust right. Rev. Fire altar flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; date to left, mint to right; star-in-crescents and triple pellets in outer margin. Malek 151. 1.83 g. 24.00 mm. Good VF.