ISLAMIC. Abbasid Caliphate. Sa'īd ibn Da'laj, Governor. AR half dirhem. 2 gm. 23 mm. Tabaristan mint. Dated PYE 125 = A.H. 160 = A.D. 776/7. Sasanian style crowned and draped bust right; AFZUT GDH ('may his kingship increase' in Pahlawi) behind head, 'sa'id' in Arabic before head, APD / NWKW ('excellent' and 'good' in Pahlawi) in outer margin / Fire altar with two attendants; star and crescent above, PNCWYSTST (date in Pahlawi) to left, TPURSTAN ('Tabaristan' in Pahlawi) to right. SICA I, 411. Choice Extremely Fine; crisp and attractive with rich iridescent toning.