Lot 1230
KHWARAZMIA. King Sawshafan, circa 751-762. Drachm (Silver, 25 mm, 3.00 g, 6 h). Draped bust of Sawshafan to right with a large necklace, wearing Khwarazmian royal head-dress; before head, ‘šʾwšprn’, i.e. ‘Šāwašfarn’ (‘Sawshafan’ in Sogdian). Rev. ‘MRʾY MLKʾ syʾwršprn’ (‘βēndak šāh Syāwaršfarn’ = ‘Lord [and] King Sawshafan’ in Khwarazmian) King on horseback to right; Khwarazmian tamgha to left. Lurje 1160. Vainberg Type Γ V. Very rare. Areas of weakness, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, ex Katz E-Auction 42, 15 April 2021, 1353.
Starting price:
50 CHF
Hammer price:
340 CHF
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Closed
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Closing time: 24-Feb-24, 22:14:30 CET
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