NGC Tabaristan Umar AD 771-780 AR Hemidrachm MS (Mint State) Silk Road Hoard

This NGC-certified Tabaristan Umar AR Hemidrachm from the Silk Road Hoard is a rare medieval coin with uncirculated condition. Minted between 771-780 AD in Azerbaijan, this Islamic silver coin features the denomination Hemidrachm. The obverse bears the bust of Umar with his name and title inscribed in Pahlavi script, while the reverse shows an altar with fire above and two attendants facing. The NGC grading system has given this coin a Mint State (MS) grade, and it comes with a certification number of 43744220-207. As a collector's item, this coin is a valuable addition to any collection of medieval Islamic coins.

The KM number for this coin is None, and it is a great example of the fine workmanship of the medieval Islamic coin makers.