Abbasid Caliphate ½ Drachm - Anonimous - 'Bakh Bakh' type, 780 – 783
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 – 783
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
AR ½ Dachm from Abbasid Caliphate. Issued from 780 to 783. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.9 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 (Greedy, Grasping ?)
- 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 | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (780-783) | — | AH 163-176 |
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