Central Asia / Silk Road, AE bracteate, Bactrian Elephant with “φορο”

Central Asia. Silk Road. Bronze bracteate depicting an elephant, Bactrian legend “φορο” (foro)

0.38 g, 14 – 16 mm

Bactrian inscription “φορο” is featured on Iranian Hun’s countermark dated to 7th cent. AD

Bactrian “φρο” (short form of “foro”) in combination with elephant head is unique for countermarks on Iranian Hun’s issues of ruler “Sero”, early 8th cent. AD

Bactrian “φορο” is also placed on Tokharistan Yabghus’ bronze coins of late 7th cent. AD

This epigraphic puzzle requires more scientific research!

Choice VF. Extremely RARE

References: Z-391707 (similar item from the same find)

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