LOCAL ISSUES, Tokharistan. Yabghus of Baktria (Balkh). Mid 6th-early 7th century. AR Drachm (32mm, 4.13 g, 9h). Uncertain mint in Baktria or Zabulistan. Dated RY 15(?).

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Lot: 388. Estimated: $ 100

Central Asian, Silver

Sold For $ 130. 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 (32mm, 4.13 g, 9h). 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-441, lot 252. Toned, deposits, areas of weakness, graffiti on reverse, slight double strike, struck on an irregular flan. VF.


Closing Date and Time: 20 October 2021 at 12:09:00 ET.

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