420, Lot: 356. Estimate $100. Sold for $140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LOCAL ISSUES, Tokharistan. Uncertain Ruler. Mid 6th-early 7th century. AR Drachm (28mm, 4.14 g, 9h). Imitating a drachm of the Sasanian king Kavād (Kavādh) I. Uncertain mint in Baktria or Zabulistan. Sasanian-style bust right, wearing Nezak-style crown; crescents in outer margins / Fire altar flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. Vondrovec [Göbl, Hunnen] Type 263. Near VF.

From the David Nelson Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 136 (29 March 2006), lot 127.