Description
Turk Shahi Kings of Kabul and Gandhara. Tegin of Khorasan (end of VII c. AD)
AE drachm
2.25 g, 27.5 mm
OBVERSE: Bust with lion’s head-crescent moon crown in three-quarter view. Bactrian inscription “His Excellence, the King“. Brahmi legend “His Excellence, the Iltäbär of Khalaj, Worshipper of the highest God, His Excellence, the King, the divine Tegin“
REVERSE: Bust of the Iranian fire god Adur in flame nimbus. Pehlevi inscription “Tegin, King of Khorasan“
Vondrovec Type 208
Flan broken in antiquity, othervise VF. RARE
References:
Z-194025 (similar coin)
cngcoins.com (similar coin sold)
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