Yabghu of Tokharestan, AR drachm, “Hormazd IV” imitation, “φορο”

Description

Western Turk Dynasties. Turk Yabghus in Tokharestan (600-680AD)

AR drachm

Minted in Balkh, Northern Afghanistan

OBVERSE: Bust right, designed based on standard drachm of Sasanian Hormazd IV (579-590AD), name coarsely written

REVERSE: Fire altar with two attendants, blundered mint & date, countermark “φορο”

Choice VF. Rare type with only one countermark, that on REVERSE

Reference:

Z-48383 (similar coin)

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