Abbasid Caliphate ½ Drachm - Anonymous - 'AFZWT' type, 780 – 793
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
780 – 793
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.99
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
AR ½ Dachm from Abbasid Caliphate. Issued from 780 to 793. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 1.99 g.
- Obverse
- Facing bust, head right, wearing winged crown surmounted by star and crescent, inside single-dotted border, crescents with stars at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock. Name of governor replaced by AFZWT; with NYWKW, “good” in third quadrant. ("Be it increased" or "strong")
- 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 (780-793) | — | € 29,00 |
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