HUNNIC TRIBES, Hephthalites. Anonymous. Before AD 700. AR Drachm (32mm, 3.25 g, 3h). Imitation of possible BBA mint Husrav (Khosrau) II issue with Sogdian legend engraved in die. VF.Electronic Auction 555 Central Asian, Silver Sold For $ 225. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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HUNNIC TRIBES, Hephthalites. Anonymous. Before AD 700. AR Drachm (32mm, 3.25 g, 3h). Imitation of possible BBA mint Husrav (Khosrau) II issue with Sogdian legend engraved in die. Crowned Sassanian style bust right; Sogdian inscription in lower left margin; c/m: Sogdian legend and tamgha (x2) / Fire altar flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; trace of . Cf. Zeno 223130 = Album 34, lot 158. Traces of find patina, cleaning marks, crude strike on reverse. VF. Very rare. |