Tabaristan, under the Abbasids (134 AH = 785 AD) AR 21mm 1.76gm 1/2 Dirhem. EF

Tabaristan, under the Abbasids (134 AH = 785 AD) AR 21mm 1.76gm 1/2 Dirhem. EF

Obv: Crowned Sasanian-style bust right, "Afzut" instead of ruler name before.

Rev: Fire altar with attendants flanking; star and crescent flanking flames, date to left, mint to right; triple circle border with alternating star-in-crescent and triple pellet motifs.

Ref: Gaube pl. 13, 175.

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Sku# 1776