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Tabaristan, Silver Hemidrachm Of Umar (AD 771-780) - Obv. Bust/rv. Fire Altar - Silk Road Hoard NGC MS (Story Vault)
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Tabaristan, Silver Hemidrachm Of Umar (AD 771-780) - Obv. Bust/rv. Fire Altar - Silk Road Hoard NGC MS (Story Vault)
Tabaristan, Silver Hemidrachm of Umar (AD 771-780) - obv. Bust/rv. Fire Altar - Silk Road Hoard NGC MS (Story Vault)
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Why add this ancient Tabaristan Silver Hemidrachm to your collection?The Kingdom of Tabaristan prospered for its location at the southern shore of the Caspian Sea, along the main northern trade route of the Great Silk Road, which stretched from the Far East Chinese city of Chang'an to Constantinople. The now famous route served as not only a means to trade luxury items, but to exchange culture and philosophical ideals. This Silver Hemidrachm was issued by Umar, Governor of Tabaristan, and struck A.D. 771-780 at the Tabaristan Mint. Traditional design of the Sassanian EmpireThe obverse of the Silver Hemidrachm of Umar replicates the coinage imagery of Sassanian King Khusru II, featuring Umar in a winged crown. Fire, the patron god of the Kingdom of Tabaristan, adorns the reverse, portrayed as a traditional fire altar, depicted in the Sassanian style, attended by two standing figures. Mint State ancient coinThis ancient Silver Hemidrachm of Tabaristan is graded Mint State, which is comparable to a Sheldon Scale grade of 60-62, by NGC Ancients, the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation's (NGC) specialized ancient coin grading division. The magnificent silver coin will exhibit sharp details with exceptional strike quality and eye appeal. The Hemidrachm is enclosed in a NGC holder, and presented in a unique story vault display case, featuring a full-color information card about Medieval Treasure from the Great Silk Road. Add this gorgeous Silver Hemidrachm to your ancient coin collection today! Don't delay, order now from MCM!Photo Policy: MCM attempts to display product images shown on the site as accurately as possible. We take all of our photos in house and due to reflections on the mirrored or proof surfaces of a coin there may appear to be 'black' when there is not. If a coin has a color on it at all it will be described as 'colorized' in the description or title. Due to the large inventory we sell, we use stock photos. Serial numbers will vary from the image shown unless specifically stated in the product listing that the item pictured is the item you will receive. The value of the coin is not determined by its precious metal content. |
This Tabaristan, Silver Hemidrachm of Umar (AD 771-780) - obv. Bust/rv. Fire Altar - Silk Road Hoard NGC MS (Story Vault) is proudly minted by the Ancient Mint.
| Year of Issue: | 771-780 |
| Mint: | Ancient Mint |
| Grading Service: | NGC |
| Grade: | MS |
| Finish: | Mint State |
| Composition: | Silver |
| Denomination: | 0.50 |
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