Tabaristan Silver Hemidrachm, c. AD 780–793 – NGC Ch XF

Tabaristan Silver Hemidrachm, c. AD 780–793 – NGC Ch XF

This Tabaristan silver hemidrachm is attributed on its NGC Ancients label to circa AD 780–793 and graded Ch XF (Choice Extremely Fine). The holder identifies a crowned bust on the obverse and a fire altar with attendants on the reverse. Certification number 8229773-078 identifies the individual coin shown in both supplied photographs.

Specifications

• Region: Tabaristan
• Date range: Circa AD 780–793, as stated on the holder
• Denomination: Hemidrachm
• Metal: Silver (AR), as stated on the holder
• Obverse: Crowned bust
• Reverse: Fire altar with attendants
• Grading service: NGC Ancients
• Grade: Ch XF (Choice Extremely Fine)
• Certification number: 8229773-078

Features and designs

The crowned portrait is surrounded by lettering and circular borders, with additional symbols around the outer area. The reverse depicts a central fire altar flanked by attendants, also framed by borders and surrounding marks. The reverse photograph is rotated relative to the upright design.

The date range and attribution are preserved exactly from the holder. No specific ruler, governor, mint, exact year or catalogue variety is assigned here beyond the information supplied by NGC. No strike or surface score is shown on the pictured label.

Condition and appearance

The photographs show silver-grey surfaces with darker areas and lighter highlights on raised details. Wear and small surface marks are visible, while portions of the portrait, crown, borders and reverse design remain distinct. The flan has an irregular outline, and the holder prongs obscure sections of the edge.

NGC assigns Ch XF; no numerical Mint State grade is implied. Please examine both photographs closely for this example’s individual strike, remaining detail, surfaces and holder condition. Reflections and marks on the plastic holder may affect the images. Weight, diameter and silver fineness are not provided on the pictured label and are not claimed for this individual coin.

Collecting appeal

A certified silver hemidrachm for a Tabaristan collection or a broader study of historical crowned-bust and fire-altar coin designs.

Housed in the pictured NGC Ancients holder. The NGC-graded coin shown is the exact coin you will receive. Guaranteed authentic by Calgary Coin Gallery.