344, Lot: 253. Estimate $100. Sold for $750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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LOCAL ISSUES, Tokharistan. Yabghus of Baktria (Balkh). Mid 6th-early 7th century. AR Drachm (30mm, 4.25 g, 3h). Uncertain mint in Baktria or Zabulistan. Sasanian-style bust right, wearing Nezak-style crown; tamghas in-crescents in outer margins / Fire altar flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. Vondrovec Type 265 = Göbl,
Dokumente Em. 265. VF, cleaning scratches, a few deposits.
Vondrovec’s Type numbers are based on Göbl’s emission numbers.