Watch List notes:

TABARISTAN, Abbasid Governors, 'Umar b. al-'Ala. AD 771-780. AR Hemidrachm (1.94 gm; 25 mm). Tabaristan mint. Dated PYE 128 (AH 163 / AD 779/80) Crowned Sasanian style bust right / Fire altar flanked by attendants; stars flanking flames. Malek 73; Album 55. Lovely strike. Choice UNC. Scarce.