Abbasids, time of al-Mahdi AR Hemidrachm. Anonymous AFZWT series. Tabaristan mint, dated PYE 130 = AH 165 = AD 781/2. Crowned Sasanian-style bust to right; GDH ('kingship' in Pahlawi) behind head, 'AFZWT' ('may increase' in Pahlawi) before head; APD and NYWKW in outer margin / Fire altar flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. SICA I, -; Album 73. 2.07g, 23mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine; attractive old cabinet tone.
From a private Australian collection.