TABERISTAN, Apzut series, year 135 (786/787 AD). AR Hemidrachm (1.96 gm; 25 mm). Choice FDC. Lightly toned. Fully lustrous.

TABERISTAN, Apzut series, year 135 (786/787 AD). AR Hemidrachm (1.96 gm; 25 mm). Choice FDC. Lightly toned. Fully lustrous.

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TABERISTAN, Apzut series, year 135 (786/787 AD). AR Hemidrachm (1.96 gm; 25 mm). Choice FDC. Lightly toned. Fully lustrous.

Obv: Sasanian bust to the right, phrase APZUT in Pahlavi in front of the face, phrase “ARS” (Ar(u)s? Meaning Stunning?) or Arun(?-per Pakzadian) on the 3rd quarter and Pahlavi phrase APD on the second quarter.

Rev: fire altar with attendants, mint TPURSTAN (Tabaristan) on the right, (year 135) 786/787 AD

Ref: SIC Ashmolean 410 and Album 56.

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Sku# 98A42