402, Lot: 409. Estimate $75. Sold for $170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LOCAL ISSUES, Chaghaniyan. Uncertain Chaghan Khudah. 7th century AD. AR Drachm (28.5mm, 2.43 g, 9h). Imitating Sasanian types. Crowned bust right in the style of Husrav (Khosrau) I; crescents in margin; three c/m in margin, all bare male head right (Göbl type KM 26) / Fire altar with attendants. SNS Uzbekistan Group 2, Type Id1/2d, 616 (same obv. die, with countermarks). Good VF, toned, typical areas of weak strike.

From the BRN Collection, purchased from Steve Album, January 2014. Ex William F. Spengler Collection (his ticket included).