Dabuyid dynasty ½ Drachm - "Ispahbadh of Tabaristan" Dadhburzmihr, 728 – 741
Arab-Sasanian
Information
Country
Dabuyid dynasty
Dabuyid dynasty
Currency
Darchm
(642 – 760)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
AR ½ Dachm
Year
728 – 741
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.87
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
AR ½ Dachm from Dabuyid dynasty. Issued from 728 to 741. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 1.87 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned Sasanian-style bust right; “May xvarrah increase” in Pahlavi behind, “Dād-būrzmihr” in Pahlavi before; open double circle border with star-in-crescent motif at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock and “excellent” in 2nd quarter of margin (May xvarrah increaseDād-būrzmihr)
- Reverse
- Fire altar with attendants flanking; star and crescent flanking flames, date to left, mint to right; triple circle border with alternating star-in-crescent and triple pellet motifs
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (728-741) | — | W. H. Valentine#3 |
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