Description
SOLD
Western Turk Dynasties. Phromo Kesaro (738 – 745AD)
AR drachm
2.96 g
Mint ZWL (for Zabulistan, an ancient region, the area of modern Ghazni, Central Afghanistan)
OBVERSE: Bust with wing crown; Pehlevi inscription “From Kesar, the powerful (?) King, the Lord / the royal glory has been increased – Spur [corrupted]”
REVERSE: Fire altar with two attendants; Pehlevi inscription “[unclear date] – Zabul”
So-called ‘Caesar of Rome’, Imitating Khusro II
Vondrovec Type 247
XF, details. RARE
References:
Z-156906 (this coin)
numisbids.com (similar coin sold recently. Buyer’s fee and taxes to be added to the auction prices)
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