Abbasid Caliphate Drachm - Caliph al-Mahdi - Sogdiana "Transoxiana", 758 – 785
imitation of Drachm of Varharan V - Arab-Bukharan
Information
Country
Abbasid Caliphate
Abbasid Caliphate
Currency
Drachm
(750 – 948)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
AR Drachm
Year
758 – 785
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.98
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
AR Drachm from Abbasid Caliphate. Issued from 758 to 785. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 2.98 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust of king right. In front of the face and behind the head pehlevi legend. A counterstamp (Bukharian tamgha) applied in the field. (King of Bukhara al-Mahdi)
- Reverse
- In the center of the coin fire altar with a head of Ahura Mazda to the right. On both sides of the altar figures of attendants (mobeds).
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (775-785) | — | Ref: Walker# 319; Album# 94 | 27% | |
| ND (769-785) | — | "Black Dirhams" BI Drachm | 62% | |
| ND (758-759) | — | Ref: Walker# 312 | 19% |
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