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Hunnic Tribes, AE unit, Principality of Nakhshab

$99
Hunnic Tribes in South Sogdiana, tentatively attributed to Nakhshab (mid 7th cent. AD) AE unit (1.75 g) Head facing slightly

Central Asia, Silk Road, AE bracteate, Bactrian camel

$99
Fascinating and quite rare bronze (AE) bracteate-type piece, very much in the visual language of Silk Road–era local issues from

Central Asia, Silk Road, AE bracteate in Hunnic style

$99
This AE (copper) bracteate appears to be in a Hunnic or Hephthalite floral style, reflecting the artistic and cultural influences

Iranian Huns, AE unit, Alkhan Influence

$99
Iranian Huns. Alkhan / Alchon Huns. Gandharan series of Kashmir Smast  (4th/5th cent. AD) AE unit (1.09 g, 12 –

Alchon Huns, AR drachm, Mehama, Type 74

$399
Iranian Huns. Alchon / Alkhan Huns. Sahi Mehama (461-493AD) AR drachm (2.60 g, 28.5 – 29 mm) OBVERSE: bust with

Alchon Huns, AR drachm, Mehama, Type 73

$599
Iranian Huns. Alchon / Alkhan Huns. Sahi Mehama (461-493AD) AR drachm (3.64 g, 27.5 – 30 mm) OBVERSE: Bust in

Western Turks, AE drachm, Tegin of Khorasan, Type 206

$399
Iranian Huns. Turk Shahi Kings of Kabul and Gandhara. Tegin of Khorasan (after 680 – around 738 AD) AE drachm

Western Turks, AE drachm, Phromo Kesaro, Type 327

$499
Iranian Huns. Western Turk Dynasties. Phromo Kesaro (738-745AD) AE drachm (1.99 g) Minted in Zabulistan, an ancient region, the area

Ancient Bactria, AE stamp seal, 2300–2000 BC

$199
Bactrian bronze stamp seal from around 2300–2000 BC, a fine example of early administrative and trade tools from Central Asia

Great Mongols, AE khaqani dirham, temp. Chingiz Khan

$165
Great Mongols. Temp. Chingiz Khan (603-624AH / 1206-1227AD) AE broad “khaqani” dirham 4.37 g Balkh mint (on OBV at 18H00

Hephthalites in Bactria, AE drachm, Rulers of Kobadian

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Iranian Huns. Hephthalites in Bactria. Rulers of Kobadian (late 5th cent. AD)  AE drachm (2.90 g) OBVERSE: Crowned bust after

Ancient Bactria, AE stamp seal “Dolphin”, 2300–2000 BC

$499
Bactrian bronze stamp seal in the form of a stylized Dolphin from around 2300–2000 BC, a fine example of early

Ancient Bactria, AE stamp seal, 2300–2000 BC

$199
Bactrian bronze stamp seal from around 2300–2000 BC, a fine example of early administrative and trade tools from Central Asia

Ancient Bactria, AE stamp seal, 2300–2000 BC

$399
Bactrian bronze stamp seal from around 2300–2000 BC, a fine example of early administrative and trade tools from Central Asia

Hunnic Tribes, AE unit, Kidarite Influence

$250
⁹Hunnic Tribes. Kidarites. Gandharan series of Kashmir Smast  (4th/5th c. AD) AE unit 1.30 g, 14 – 15 mm OBVERSE:

Indo-Greek Kingdoms, AR drachm, Antialkidas

$155
Indo-Greek Kingdoms. Antialkidas (115-95 BC) Antialkidas Nikephoros (“the Bringer of Victory”) was an Indo-Greek king who ruled in the northwestern

Bactrian Greeks, AE dichalkon, Demetrios

$175
Kingdom of Bactria. Demetrios I (200-185BC) AE dichalkon (4.96 g) Demetrios I of Bactria (reigned circa 200–185 BC) was one

Bactrian Greeks, AE unit, Diodotos II

$199
Greco-Bactrian Kingdom. Diodotos II Theos (246-235BC) AE unit (3.62 g) Ai Khanoum mint or Bactra Head of Hermes wearing petasos

Hunnic Tribes / Hephthalites, AE unit, uncertain

$135
Iranian Huns. Hephthalites or Western Turks. Uncertain ruler. 5th – 6th cent. AD AE unit OBVERSE: Sasanian style bust in

Western Turks, AE drachm, Later Nezak, Type 203

$199
Iranian Huns. Western Turk Dynasties. Coin in the name of the Nezak, but struck during the time of the Western

Khwarizmshahs, BI jital, `Ala al-Din Muhammad

$99
Khwarizmshahs. `Ala al-Din Muhammad (596 – 617AH) BI jital (2.23 g) Kurzuwan mint Choice AU. Beautiful toning. Well centered strike. Extremely

Hunnic Tribes / Hephthalites, AE unit, uncertain

$185
Iranian Huns. Hephthalites. Uncertain ruler. 5th – 6th cent. AD AE unit (0.86 g) OBVERSE: Sasanian style bust in profile

Durrani, AR rupee, Timur Shah, Balkh, 1201AH

$650
Durrani Empire. Timur Shah (1186-1207AH / 1773-1793AD) AR rupee (11.10 g) Minted at Balkh The mint is mentioned as “Balkh,

Islamic AR bracteates, imitating Umayyad or Abbasid dirhams

$399
Early Islamic. Silver bracteates modeled after Umayyad AR dirhams. 7th – 8th cent. AD Choice AU. Hoard condition. UNIQUE The

Hunnic Tribes, countermarked Arab-Sasanian AR drachm

$499
Iranian Huns. Countermarked issue of Arab-Sasanian ruler ‘Abd Allah ibn Khazim, Zubayrid governor Numerous nonymous Hunnic countermarks (before 700AD) AR

Hunnic Tribes, AE unit, “Lord Yabghu”

$80
Iranian Huns. Western Turk Dynasties. Turk Yabghus in Tokharestan (mid 7th cent. AD) The title “Lord Yabghu” likely refers to

Central Asia, Soghd, AE unit, rulers of Fiknan, 7th-8th cent. AD

$165
Medeival Central Asia. Soghd. Rulers of Fiknan (7th – 8th cent. AD) AE unit (1.67 g) Male & female busts,

Indo-Greek Kingdoms, AR drachm, Hermaeus

$499
Indo-Greek Kingdoms. Hermaeus Soter (90 – 70BC) Hermaeus Soter was one of the last Indo-Greek kings, ruling in Gandhara and

Central Asia, AV bracteate of Hunnic style

$599
Central Asia / Silk Road. Hunnic gold bracteate/pendant. 4th – 6th cent. AD 0.20 g Choice VF. Extremely RARE  References:

Hunnic Tribes, AE unit, Northern Tokharestan. 7th cent. AD

$350
Hunnic Tribes in Northern Tokharestan (mid 7th cent. AD) AE unit (0.90 g) Near XF. Very prominent portrait with elaborate headdress.

Central Asia / Silk Road, AV bracteate, imitations of Byzantine style

$999
Central Asia / Silk Road. Hunnic gold imitation of Byzantine style. 6th – 7th cent. AD AV imitation of Constantinople

Kushans, AE drachm, Vima Kadphises

$299
Kushan Empire – Vima Kadphises (100–128 AD) AE drachm (4.25 g) Begram Mint OBVERSE: Bactrian legend “BACIΛЄYC BACIΛЄωN CωThP MЄΓAC

Bactrian Greeks, AR obol, Demetrios

$125
Kingdom of Bactria. Demetrios I (200-185BC) AR obol (0.59 g) Demetrios I of Bactria (reigned circa 200–185 BC) was one

Kushans, AE tetradrachm, Kujula Kadphises

$135
Kushans. Kujala Kadphises (15-50AD) AE tetradrachm 9.60 g OBVERSE: Bust right wearing diadem REVERSE: Herakles standing left, holding club set

Kushans, AE tetradrachm, Vima Taktho / Soter Megas

$99
Kushans. Vima Taktho / Soter Megas (55-100AD) AE tetradrachm 8.29 g Choice VF References: Z-203493 (similar coin)  ♦Please, note that our

BACTRIANUMIS - Ancient and Islamic Rare Coins & Antiques

A very warm welcome to BACTRIANUMIS – our online project offering a glimpse into the fascinating world of Ancient and Islamic Rare Coins & Antiques!

We are a team of experts and connoisseurs specializing in the History and Archaeology of Central Asia, eager to share our passion for Oriental Numismatics and Antiquity.

Although our scope of interest and expertise is vast, this project primarily focuses on the historical region of Bactria (also known as Bactriana) – an ancient territory located in the heart of Central Asia, between the Hindu Kush Mountains and the Amu Darya (ancient Oxus River), now part of present-day Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.

The coins and antiques featured on our website represent just a small portion of the cultural and historical heritage of Bactria, ranging from the Achaemenid era, through Alexander the Great’s conquest, the Central Asian Hellenistic kingdoms, and Nomadic empires and confederations, all the way to the Islamic period.

Other historical regions covered by our project include ancient areas such as Khorasan, Gandhara, and Arachosia, which border modern Pakistan and form a gateway into India. These regions were traversed by Alexander the Great, the Great Mongols, the Mughals, and many other adventurers and explorers.

From a commercial perspective, we believe that quality can be offered at a reasonable price. Therefore, we do our utmost to ensure satisfaction for numismatists of all levels, from beginners to the most sophisticated coin collectors.

We also view our project as an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals for whom Numismatics is not just a preferred “passe-temps” but also an uncontrollable urge to explore and learn about History!

Yours sincerely
Team BACTRIANUMIS