The Yabghu of the Bactrians
Lot 774
HUNNIC TRIBES, Western Turks. Yabghu of the Bactrians, circa 650-700. Drachm (Silver, 34 mm, 4.10 g, 9 h), uncertain mint in Bactria or Zabulistan. Draped and bearded Sasanian style bust of Yabghu to right, wearing crown with two crescent attached to diadem and buffalo's head flanked by wings; behind head, blundered NYCKY MLKA ('Nezak King' in Pahlawi); before head, YBGW BHLK'N ('Yabghu of the Bactrians' in Pahlawi); in outer margins, three tamgha-in-crescent. Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants; to left, blundered date in Pahlawi, possibly RY 15; to right, Z'WLST ('Zabulistan' in Pahlawi). Göbl -. Vondrovec, Type 265A. A very attractive example of this interesting issue. Somewhat double struck, otherwise, extremely fine.

From a collection of coins from Central Asia.
Starting price:
50 CHF
Hammer price:
620 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
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Closing time: 15-Aug-20, 20:26:30 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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