Islamic, Antiquities & Asian Works of Art

Islamic, Antiquities & Asian Works of Art

Lot 12: 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, dating between 784–788 AD. The obverse displays the traditional Sasanian-influenced bust within a circular beaded border, accompanied by surrounding Pahlavi inscriptions. The reverse shows the classic fire altar with flanking attendants, framed by concentric rings.

1.97g

Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished Danish collector.