TABERISTAN. Umar ibn A'ala,(771-782 AD). AR hemidrachm (1.89 gm; 23 mm). Obverse: Sasanian bust to the right, name Omar-ibn A'la in Pahlavi in front of the face, Arabic name Umar ibn in the 3rd quarter margin and A'la (in Arabic) on the second quarter margin on the 3rd quarter and Pahlavi phrase APD on the second quarter. Reverse; fire altar with attendants, mint TPURSTAN (Tabaristan) on the right, date: 125. Choice FDC. Lustrous. Lightly toned.
Estimate: 100$