Arab-Sasanian Coins Abbasid Governors in Tabaristan
Anonymous APZWT issue. First Series. Half drachm PYE 132 = AH 167 (AD 783/4). Stylized crowned Sassanian style bust right; 'pzwt in Pahlavi to right; in outer margin, 'pd in Pahlavi to lower right, nwk' in Pahlavi to lower left / Fire altar flanked by attendants; stars flanking flames; date to left, mint to right; alternating triple pellets and star-in-crescents in outer margin. Album 73. 2.52 g.; Dark Toning Good Very Fine
From the bequest of Arthistorian and Orientalist Dr. Kurt Erdmann (1901-1964).