Abbasid Caliphate ½ Drachm - 'Umar b. al-'Ala, 737 – 782
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
737 – 782
Composition
Silver (.835)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.92
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
AR ½ Dachm from Abbasid Caliphate. Issued from 737 to 782. Struck in Silver (.835). Measures 24 mm and weighs 1.92 g.
- Obverse
- Facing bust of Umar ibn al-'Ala, head right, wearing winged crown surmounted by star and crescent, inside single-dotted border, crescents with stars at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock
- 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 | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (771-780) | — | — | 115-163 AH - The Civic Numismatic Collection of Milan - Brera; N. Inv.: B3895 | 24% | |
| ND (771-782) | — | € 33,00 | 155-165 AH | 66% | |
| ND (737-747) | — | — | 119-129 AH - W. H. Valentine#78 | 7% |
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