441, Lot: 252. Estimate $100. Sold for $450. 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 (31.5mm, 4.07 g, 3h). Uncertain mint in Baktria or Zabulistan. Dated RY 15(?). Sasanian-style bust right, wearing Nezak-style crown; tamghas in-crescents in outer margins / Fire altar with ribbons and attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. Cf. Vondrovec [Göbl,
Hunnen] Type 265A (for type); cf. CNG E-369, lot 350 (same). VF, edge split.