Western Turks, AR drachm, Phromo Kesaro

Iranian Huns. Western Turk Dynasties. Phromo Kesaro (738 – 745AD)

AR drachm (3.19 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

Choice XF to AU. RARE

References:

Z-156906 (similar coin)

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