Islamic, Antiquities & Asian Works of Art

Islamic, Antiquities & Asian Works of Art

Lot 11: A Tabarestan Silver Half Dirham of Governor Suleiman,...

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A Tabarestan Silver Half Dirham of Governor Suleiman, 784–788 AD.

A silver half dirham issued under Governor Suleiman in Tabarestan, dated 784–788 AD. The obverse presents the stylised bust with crescent crown enclosed within a circular beaded frame and flanked by Pahlavi inscriptions. The reverse features the iconic fire altar with two attendants, framed by concentric rings and clear outer symbols.

1.95g

Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished Danish collector.