Drachm - Caliph al-Mahdi - Sogdiana "Transoxiana" imitation of Drachm of Varharan V - Arab-Bukharan, Islamic states

Main information

Country:
Islamic states
Years of Minting:
758-785
Period:
n/a
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Shape:
Round (irregular)
Technique:
Hammered
Mint:
n/a

$14.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

In the center of the coin fire altar with a head of Ahura Mazda to the right. On both sides of the altar figures of attendants (mobeds).

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Obverse

Description:

Crowned bust of king right. In front of the face and behind the head pehlevi legend. A counterstamp (Bukharian tamgha) applied in the field.

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Edge

Description:

n/a

Obverse:

legend of Sogdian "pwy` r xw` b kana", on the right a kufic legend named al-Mahdi.

Reverse:

Composition

Silver

Size

Weight:2.98 g
Diameter:29 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:n/a

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Drachm - Caliph al-Mahdi - Sogdiana "Transoxiana" imitation of Drachm of Varharan V - Arab-Bukharan, Islamic states

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