HUNNIC TRIBES, Uncertain. 7th century. AR Drachm (32mm, 3.48 g, 3h). Imitating a Balkh mint drachm of Ohrmazd (Hormizd) IV. Host coin VF; c/ms: Fine-VF.Electronic Auction 561 Central Asian, Silver Estimate: $ 100 |
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HUNNIC TRIBES, Uncertain. 7th century. AR Drachm (32mm, 3.48 g, 3h). Imitating a Balkh mint drachm of Ohrmazd (Hormizd) IV. Crowned Sassanian style bust right; c/m: male head left, wearing earring; all in incuse / Fire altar flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; pellet in lowest point on outer margin; c/m: φορο in Baktrian. For coin: Vondrovec Type O. IV; for c/ms: Vondrovec Cmk. 132 and Göbl, Dokumente KM 59. Toned, areas of find patina, porosity and pitting, scratches, hairline die break on obverse. Host coin VF; c/ms: Fine-VF. |