Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan, Sulaimān (PYE 136-138 / AH 171-173 / AD 787-789). AR Hemidrachm (23mm, 2.31g, 2h). Dated PYE 137 (AH 172 / AD 788). Pseudo-bust with lozenge in place of head; "May xvarrah increase" in Pahlavi behind, "Sulaimān" in Arabic before. R/ Fire altar with attendants flanking; stars flanking flames. Malek 102. Scarce Iconoclastic issue. Good VF
Estimate: 170 GBP