Western Turks, AR drachm, Tegin of Khorasan, Type 208

SOLD

Turk Shahi Kings of Kabul and Gandhara. Tegin of Khorasan (end of VII c. AD)  

AR drachm

2.61 g, 27.87 – 28.41 mm

OBVERSE: Bust with lion’s head-crescent moon crown in three-quarter view. Bactrian inscription “His Excellence, the King“. Brahmi legend “His Excellence, the Iltäbär of Khalaj, Worshipper of the highest God, His Excellence, the King, the divine Tegin“

REVERSE: Bust of the Iranian fire god Adur in flame nimbus. Pehlevi inscription “Tegin, King of Khorasan“

Vondrovec Type 208

Choice VF. RARE

References: 

Z-218299 (this coin)

cngcoins.com (similar coin sold)

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