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

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

BI drachm (2.98 g, 28 mm)

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

Near VF. RARE

References: Z-139825 (this coin)

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