This is a 780-793 AD silver hemidrachm coin from Tabaristan, certified by NGC as genuine with very nice details. The coin is made of silver and has been certified for authenticity and quality. It is a historical piece from the Middle East region, specifically ancient Tabaristan, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistry of that time period. Tabaristan was a mountainous region located on the Caspian coast. It corresponded to the present-day province of Mazandaran, which became the predominant name of the area from the 11th-century onwards. Tabaristan was named after the Tapurians, who had been deported there from Parthia by the Parthian king Phraates I. At the advent of the Sasanians, the region, along with Gilan and Daylam, was part of the Padishkhwargar kingdom of king Gushnasp, who is mentioned in the Letter of Tansar. He submitted to the first Sasanian King of Kings (shahanshah) after being guaranteed to keep his kingdom. NGC certifies most US, world, and ancient coins, tokens, and medals. The certification process consists of authentication, grading, attribution, and encapsulation in plastic holders or Coin slabs. NGC certification offers significant protection against counterfeiting, misattribution, overgrading, and damage. This coin would be a great addition to any coin collection, offering a glimpse into the history and culture of the Middle East.