278, Lot: 485. Estimate $150. Sold for $140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Dābūyid Ispahbads of Tabaristan. Khushīd. PYE 89-109 / AH 123-144 / AD 740-761. AR Hemidrachm (25mm, 2.05 g, 3h). Dated PYE 94 (AH 128 / AD 129). Crowned Sasanian-style bust right; “May xvarrah increase” in Pahlavi behind, “Khushīd” in Pahlavi before; open double circle border with star-in-crescent motif at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock and “excellent” in 2nd quarter of margin / Fire altar with attendants flanking; star and crescent flanking flames, date to left, mint to right; triple circle border with alternating star-in-crescent and triple pellet motifs. Malek 31. EF, toned.

From the J. P. Righetti Collection. Ex Gorny & Mosch 134 (11 October 2004), lot 3393 (part of).