Tabaristan Hemidrachm MS Genie Story Slab
This silver Hemidrachm from Tabaristan originates from the Kingdom of Tabaristan, located along the southern shore of the Caspian Sea, in present-day northern Iran. The Silk Road, stretching 7,000 miles, connected Constantinople to central China, facilitating the transport of luxury goods, precious metals, art, and ideas among China, the West, and the Middle East. This trade route passed directly through Tabaristan, where many of these Hemidrachms were used.
At the time, Tabaristan was under Muslim control, yet the design of the coin continued to reflect influences from the earlier Sassanian Empire. The obverse features a right-facing bust adorned with a winged crown, reminiscent of Sassanian King Khusru II. The reverse displays attendants beside a Sassanian-style fire altar, encircled by three concentric circles.
The Silk Road Hoard includes coins minted in Tabaristan and may date to the reign of Haroun al-Rashid, from AD 786 to 809. Al-Rashid is referenced in various stories from the famous collection known as Tales of the Arabian Nights. This particular piece is graded Mint State by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and would make a cherished addition to any ancient coin collection.
This silver Hemidrachm from Tabaristan originates from the Kingdom of Tabaristan, located along the southern shore of the Caspian Sea, in present-day northern Iran. The Silk Road, stretching 7,000 miles, connected Constantinople to central China, facilitating the transport of luxury goods, precious metals, art, and ideas among China, the West, and the Middle East. This trade route passed directly through Tabaristan, where many of these Hemidrachms were used.
At the time, Tabaristan was under Muslim control, yet the design of the coin continued to reflect influences from the earlier Sassanian Empire. The obverse features a right-facing bust adorned with a winged crown, reminiscent of Sassanian King Khusru II. The reverse displays attendants beside a Sassanian-style fire altar, encircled by three concentric circles.
The Silk Road Hoard includes coins minted in Tabaristan and may date to the reign of Haroun al-Rashid, from AD 786 to 809. Al-Rashid is referenced in various stories from the famous collection known as Tales of the Arabian Nights. This particular piece is graded Mint State by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and would make a cherished addition to any ancient coin collection.
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| Description | This silver Hemidrachm from Tabaristan originates from the Kingdom of Tabaristan, located along the southern shore of the Caspian Sea, in present-day northern Iran. The Silk Road, stretching 7,000 miles, connected Constantinople to central China, facilitating the transport of luxury goods, precious metals, art, and ideas among China, the West, and the Middle East. This trade route passed directly through Tabaristan, where many of these Hemidrachms were used. At the time, Tabaristan was under Muslim control, yet the design of the coin continued to reflect influences from the earlier Sassanian Empire. The obverse features a right-facing bust adorned with a winged crown, reminiscent of Sassanian King Khusru II. The reverse displays attendants beside a Sassanian-style fire altar, encircled by three concentric circles. The Silk Road Hoard includes coins minted in Tabaristan and may date to the reign of Haroun al-Rashid, from AD 786 to 809. Al-Rashid is referenced in various stories from the famous collection known as Tales of the Arabian Nights. This particular piece is graded Mint State by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and would make a cherished addition to any ancient coin collection. |
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