Turk Shahi Kings, AE 1/2 drachm, anonymous, Type 256

Iranian Huns. Turk Shahi Kings of Kabul and Gandhara (7th–9th centuries AD) 

The Western Turks and the Turk Shahi kings of Kabul and Gandhara were significant powers in Central and South Asia during the early medieval period, playing a key role in the region’s political and cultural transformations

AE half-drachm (2.00 g)

OBVERSE: Bust in three-quarter view, wearing a crown with two large crescents attached to a diadem, containing big dots, with lion’s (?) head on top. Two ribbons attached to the diadem. The king wears a caftan with distinct lapels. In his left hand he holds a pennant. In the left field Tamga S 67

REVERSE: fire altar, with two attendants. Unclear legends, probably Pahlavi

Vondrovec Type 256

Pierced, otherwise VF. RARE

References:

Z-76995 (similar coin)

cngcoins.com (similar coin sold)

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