Western Turks, AE drachm, Tegin of Khorasan, Type 240

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Turk Shahi Kings of Kabul and Gandhara. Tegin of Khorasan (after 680 – around 738 AD)

AE drachm

2.31 g

OBVERSE: Crowned bust with large crescent moon above the forehead; Bactrian legend “Tegin, King of Khorasan”

REVERSE: Fire altar with two attendants; Bactrian inscription “Year 480 (Bactrian era = 702/03 CE) – His Excellence, the King”

Vondrovec Type 240

Chipped edges, otherwise choice VF. Nice dark deep patina. RARE

References:

Z-29278 (similar coin)

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