Abbasid Caliphate ½ Drachm - Hani, 756 – 793
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
756 – 793
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.06
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
AR ½ Dachm from Abbasid Caliphate. Issued from 756 to 793. Struck in Silver. Measures 22 mm and weighs 2.06 g.
- Obverse
- Arabic before bust: Hani Pahlavi left: may his glory increase Pahlavi in margin: excellent, good Bust of king right in the style of Khusru II with winged crown;
- Reverse
- Fire altar with two stylized attendants, Pahlavi date left and mint signature right, triple circle, four crescents with star and four groups of three pellets outside
- Edge
- Flat hammered coin smooth edge
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (788-793) | — | 172-176 AH | 60% | |
| ND (756) | — | 138 AH - W. H. Valentine#79 | 40% |
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