Tabaristan. 'Abbasid governors. 'Umar b. al-'Ala, Hemidrachm
Sold by Marcantica
Description
PYE 120-129 or 130 / AH 155-164 or 165. Silver, 24 mm, 1.96 g, dated PYE 124. Sasanian-style bust of 'Umar to right, wearing winged crown; crescent above right shoulder. Rev. Sasanian-style fire altar flanked by two attendants; star to left and crescent to right of flames. Extremely fine.