Tabaristan. Abbasid Governors. Dabuyads of Tabaristan. Suleiman (Sulayman) (AH 167-172 / AD 784-788) AR Half Drachm

Title: Tabaristan. Abbasid Governors. Dabuyads of Tabaristan. Suleiman (Sulayman) (AH 167-172 / AD 784-788) AR Half Drachm
Attribution: Mitchiner ACW 1384; Mitchiner WOI 280
Date: Dated Year 137 - AH 171/2 / AD 788
Obverse: Crowned bust right with face replaced by a diamond shape containing the Arabic word bakh (excellent)
Reverse: Fire altar with attendants
Size: 22.66mm
Weight: 1.97 grams
Description: AU-MS. An interesting coin from a ruler who believed that his likeness should not appear on his coins.

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