Watch List notes:

TABARISTAN, Abbasid Governors. 'Umar b. al-'Ala. AD 771-780. AR Hemidrachm (2.00 gm; 23 mm). Tabaristan mint. Dated PYE 127 (AH 162 / AD 778/9) Crowned Sasanian style bust right / Fire altar flanked by attendants; stars flanking flames. Malek 73; Album 55. Lovely strike. Choice UNC. Scarce.