Lot 1252
HUNNIC TRIBES, Hephthalites. Drachm (Silver, 26 mm, 3.34 g, 3 h), 'The Hephthalite Prince' type, circa 474-561. Within a beaded circle, Sasanian-style crowned bust to right; a ribbon on each shoulder; a cross-like symbol before head. Rev. Half-length bareheaded bust of Hephthalite chieftain or prince standing facing, head to left, wearing a tunic and holding a drinking cup in his right hand; his left hand on his hip; deteriorated legend before and behind head which might be ηβο–δαλο (‘Hephthalite’ in Bactrian). Vondrovec 287A. Zeno-318759. Extremely rare, an attractive example of this very unusual issue. Areas of weakness and with minor deposits on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, formed since the 1970s.
Starting price:
75 CHF
Hammer price:
440 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
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Closing time: 24-Feb-24, 22:25:30 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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