Abbasid Caliphate ½ Drachm - Sulayman, 137
Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan - Arab-Sasanian
Information
Country
Abbasid Caliphate
Abbasid Caliphate
Currency
Drachm
(750 – 948)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
AR ½ Dachm
Year
137
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
AR ½ Dachm from Abbasid Caliphate. Issued in 137. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 2 g.
- Obverse
- Facing bust imitating Khusru II, legend in diamond replacing face, wearing winged crown surmounted by star and crescent, inside single-dotted border, crescents with stars at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock "U" in lower left margin, "APD" in lower-right margin Pahlavi date | Mint mark
- Reverse
- Sasanian style fire altar with two attendants standing facing, crescents on their heads, both hands on sword hilt, inside triple dotted-border, crescents with stars at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock, three pellets at the diagonals
- Edge
- Flat hammered coin smooth edge
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (787-789) | — | 171-173 AH | 86% | |
| 137 (755) | — | W. H. Valentine#11 | 7% |
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