Iranian Huns. Hephthalites in Tokharistan. Imitation of Sasanian issue of Peroz I (438-457AD)
AR hemidrachm
2.23 g, 24.5 – 25 mm
OBVERSE: draped bust of ruler to right, wearing Peroz’s second crown; around, countermarked with Sogdian word “twh´rik” =Tocharik for “Tokharian”
REVERSE: stylized Sasanian fire altar flanked by two attendants; to left and right, blundered date
Vondrovec Type 290
XF. RARE
References:
Z-133845 (similar coin)
sarc.auction (similar coin sold)
Hephthalites in Bactria (further information on historical background)
♦Please, note that our prices are ALL-INCLUSIVE. No additional fees (such as Buyer’s Premium, PayPal commission, etc.) are applicable♦