HUNNIC TRIBES, Vakhsh River Valley. Anonymous. Late 5th century AD. AR Hemidrachm (25mm, 2.02 g, 3h). Countermarked imitation of a Type 2 drachm of Peroz I (AD 457/9-484). Uncertain mint. Coin and countermark VF.

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Lot: 453.

Central Asian, Silver

Estimate: $ 150

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HUNNIC TRIBES, Vakhsh River Valley. Anonymous. Late 5th century AD. AR Hemidrachm (25mm, 2.02 g, 3h). Countermarked imitation of a Type 2 drachm of Peroz I (AD 457/9-484). Uncertain mint. Crowned Sasanian-style bust right; c/ms: to left, pncwyst' in Pahlavi; scrolled heart design to right; below, boar’s head right (cmk 92) / Fire altar with ribbons flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. Vondrovec [Göbl, Hunnen] Type 290-3 var. (coin without c/m 92). Iridescent toning. Coin and countermark VF.


Closing Date and Time: 21 May 2025 at 12:30:40 ET.

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