Yabghu of Tokharestan, AR drachm, “Hormazd IV” imitation, “flying deer”

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

AR drachm

2.94 g

Minted in Balkh, Northern Afghanistan

OBVERSE: Bust right, designed based on standard drachm of Sasanian Hormazd IV (579-590AD), his name coarsely written, bottom crescent replaced by pair of vertical crescents, “flying deer” countermark in obverse margin

REVERSE: Fire altar with two attendants, totally blundered mint & date

Choice EF

References:

Z-184430 (similar coin)

icollector.com (similar coin sold)

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