*This coin comes with a certificate of authenticity* Islamic, 'Abbasid Caliphate (uncertain attribution) temp. Al-Rashid, AH 170-193 / AD 786-809 AR Hemidrachm (Silver, 1.92g, 25mm) Anonymous type, Tabaristan mint, PYE 135 = AH 170 = AD 786/7. Obv: Crowned and draped Sasanian-style bust to right; behind head, GDH ('kingship' in Pahlawi); before head, 'AFZUT' ('may increase' in Pahlawi); in outer margin, APD / NWKW ('excellent' and 'good' in Pahlawi). Rev: Sasanian fire altar set on three steps, flanked by two attending priests (mabedh) standing facing; to left, date; to right, mint TPURSTAN ('Tabaristan' in Pahlawi). Ref: Album 73. SICA I, 426. Walker, Arab-Sassanian, 307. Condition: Good Extremely Fine The lot could be subject to additional costs such as customs clearance and the costs of import duties. Please note that these costs fall to the buyer. U11