ARAB-SASANIAN
Arab-Sasanian, 'Ubayd Allah ibn Ziyad, AH 54-63 (AD 673-683), 60H Dated, Basra Mint
Obverse: Bust to right, the full name of the governor in Pahlavi legend; "bism allah", meaning in the name of God on the margin with other additional legends. Reverse: The usual Sasanian reverse with a fire alter in the centre with two attendants on both sides, Pahlavi legends for date (left) and mint (right).
Weight: 2.91gm
Size: 27.2mm
Black Patina, Good Very Fine.