Silk Road, AVbracteate, Hunnic imitation of Byzantine solidus

Description

Silk Road Cultures. Hunnic gold imitation of Byzantine gold coin / solidus of Phocas (602 – 610AD)

AV bracteate

0.52 g, 22 mm

Was used to decorate the funerary garments of royal dignitaries. Usually found in Hunnic burials along the Silk Road

Some tiny perforations, otherwise XF

Unearthed in Zabul province, Southern Afghanistan

References:

Z-156956 (this item)

cngcoins.com (similar item sold)

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