This silver hemidrachm was issued in Tabaristan under the authority of Khalid ibn Barmak during the Abbasid period. Coins from this region are notable for preserving strong Sasanian artistic traditions long after the Islamic conquest, resulting in a distinctive blend of cultural influences.

This silver hemidrachm was issued in Tabaristan under the authority of Khalid ibn Barmak during the Abbasid period. Coins from this region are notable for preserving strong Sasanian artistic traditions long after the Islamic conquest, resulting in a distinctive blend of cultural influences.