Central Asia, Bukhara, AR drachm, Bukhar Khudat

Early Medieval Central Asia. Local principalities of Bukhara. Unknown ruler. 8th cent. AD

AR drachm (2.77 g)

OBVERSE: Within a dotted circle, stylized Sasanian-style crowned bust to right, imitating the Sasanian king Bahram V; before head, ‘pwxʾr xwβ kʾw’ = ‘Puxār xūβ Kaw’ (‘Bukharan King Kaw’ in Sogdian)

REVERSE:Stylized fire altar flanked by two attendants; stylized bust of Ahura Mazda to right in flames

Choice XF to AU. Deep dark patina. RARD this nice

Reference: Z-392277 (this coin)

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