LOCAL ISSUES, Tokharistan. Yabghus of Baktria (Balkh). Mid 6th-early 7th century. AR Drachm (31mm, 3.83 g, 8h). Uncertain mint in Baktria or Zabulistan. Dated RY 15(?). VF.

Electronic Auction 532
Lot: 403. 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 (31mm, 3.83 g, 8h). 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 flamesFire altar with ribbons and attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. Cf. Vondrovec [Göbl, Hunnen] Type 265A (for type); cf. CNG E-441, lot 252. Lightly toned, deposits. VF.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 495 (7 July 2021), lot 264; Album 38 (24 September 2020), lot 2093.


Closing Date and Time: 8 February 2023 at 12:14:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.