Lot 55: LOCAL ISSUES. Sogdiana. Samarkand (Pre-Ikhshid). Anonymous issues. Circa 7th century. AR Drachm. Imitating Sasanian King Khusro I.

AUCTION: Sale 265

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LOCAL ISSUES. Sogdiana. Samarkand (Pre-Ikhshid). Anonymous issues. Circa 7th century. AR Drachm (23mm - 2.24 g). Imitating Sasanian King Khusro I. Crowned bust right, with features of Khusro; star to left, star-in-crescent to right; countermarks around / Fire altar flanked by two attendants; star to left, crescent to right; uncertain legends around; countermark to right. Cf. Göbl, Dokumente 295 (for host coin); Rtveladze type 45 var. (tamgha); Cf. MACW 1490 (for host coin). VF.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 55
Listing #: 196946
Closed: Thursday, June 16, 2011 6:48:00 PM CT
Estimate: $150

Sold Winning Bid: $152
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Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 55
Listing #: 196946
Closed: Thursday, June 16, 2011 6:48:00 PM CT
Estimate: $150