Description: Arab-Sasanian, Umayyad Caliphate. Ibn al-Ash'ath. Rebel, AH 80-84 / AD 699-704. AR Drachm, SK (Sijistan) mint, AH 82 (AD 701/2). Crowned Sasanian-style bust right; bismillah and rabbi in Arabic in outer margin / Fire altar with ribbons and attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; date to left; mint to right.

Diameter: AR30 mm

Weight: 3,98 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: Album 38; ICV 52

Commentary: great natural patina, good details

History: The coinage system of the Byzantine Empire and Sassanid Empire was used by Arabs for decades with some minor changes in design of the coins.

Article Number: 028-04-03-41652