Abbasid Caliphate ½ Drachm - Khalid b. Barmak, 734 – 771
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
734 – 771
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.92
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
AR ½ Dachm from Abbasid Caliphate. Issued from 734 to 771. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 1.92 g.
- Obverse
- Facing bust of Umar, head right, 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 (Jharvistst) | 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 (766-771) | — | 149-155 AH | 75% | |
| ND (734-738) | — | 116-119 AH - W. H. Valentine#5 | 13% |
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