LOCAL ISSUES, Sogdiana. Principality of Kesh. Anonymous, 2nd-mid 3rd century. Obol (Silver, 12 mm, 0.42 g, 12 h), Seleukid type. Hercules standing, holding a club in his right hand and a diadem in his left hand; illegible name of the king in Sogdian to left. Rev. Zeus enthroned to left, holding an eagle in his right hand; traces of ‘MRʾY’, i.e. ‘axšēδ’ (‘king’ in Sogdian). Zeno 83144. Extremely rare and beautifully toned. Some weakness and with edges partially broken away, otherwise, good very fine.