Arab-Sasanian, Eastern Sistan Series, Halil (Hail), a Governor, (c.770s AD), silver drachm (35mm), (3.51 g), obv. Crowned Sasanian-style bust right, rev. fire altar with ribbons, attendants flanking, crescents flanking flames, blundered date and mint to left and right, (G�bl, Dokumente -; SICA -; cf.Album 86D, Wilkes ICC 75). Very fine, hole plugged at 5 o'clock and very rare.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from CNG eSale 240, September 8, 2010 (lot 524)