Dabuyid dynasty ½ Drachm - "Ispahbadh of Tabaristan" Khurshid with Farrukhan the Little, 740 – 760
Arab-Sasanian
Information
Country
Dabuyid dynasty
Dabuyid dynasty
Currency
Darchm
(642 – 760)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
AR ½ Dachm
Year
740 – 760
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
AR ½ Dachm from Dabuyid dynasty. Issued from 740 to 760. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 2 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Khusru with the official tiara; in front of face the name "Khurshid". Brave in the margin at the right. (Khwar(kh)šēd Brave / Praise)
- Reverse
- Fire-altar and attendants,. In margin four crescents and stars with four sets of triple dots between. (on the left:Dating on the right: TAPURISTAN)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (740-748) | — | — | W. H. Valentine#77 (Farrukhan) | 27% | |
| ND (740-748) | — | — | with Farrukhan the Little | 9% | |
| ND (740-760) | — | € 61,00 | W. H. Valentine#76 (Khurshid) | 68% |
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