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

Description

Western Turks. Turk Shahi Kings of Kabul and Gandhara. Anonymous ruler

AE half-drachm

2.0 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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