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CNG 88, Lot: 660. Estimate $200.
Sold for $450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

HUNNIC TRIBES, Nezak Huns. Shri Shahi. Circa AD 560-620. BI Drachm (28mm, 3.47 g, 3h). Crowned bust right; crown with three crescents, each containing a trident, ribbons on shoulder; tamgha or letter(s) above ribbons / Fire altar; flanked by two attendants; wheels flanking flames; retrogtade “hi”(?) in Kharosthi to left, retrograde “la” (?) in Kharosthi to right. Alram, Alchon 76; cf. Göbl, Dokumente Em. 226/225 (for obv./rev.); cf. FPP fig. 84, 2. EF, toned, slight double strike on reverse. Exceptional strike and metal quality for issue.