Islamic Tabaristan, Abbasid Governors. Time of Al-Mahdi. Silver Hemidrachm (1.88 g), 775-785. Al-Rayy, PYE 133. Nusayr (or Sa'ad), gocernor. Sasanian-style bust right, wearing winged crown and breast ornament decorated with four pellets; pellets flanking crown. Reverse: Sasanian-style fire altar flanked by two attendants; crescents flanking flames. Album L73; cf. Malek 212 (star and crescent flanking flames). Extremely Rare. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP