ABBASID GOVERNORS OF TABARISTAN. Yahya ibn Mikhnaq (AH 162-164/ AD 779-781). Hemidrachm, year 130 (AH 165).
Obv: Sasanian style bust to right; behind head, standard AFZUT GDH, name 'Yahya' in Kufic in front of face; in outer margin, APD / NWKW (goodness and good deed in Pahlawi) and floral ornaments.
Rev: Sasanian fire altar with attendants. mint to the right and date to the left.
Album 60.
Very rare.
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 1,78g.
Diameter: 21mm.