COINS . CHINA – CENTRAL ASIA, SILK ROAD. Khwarezmia (Ifrighid Dynasty). Sawshafan (mid-8th Century AD): Silver Drachm, 2.97g, head of beardless king right wearing ornate headdress and beaded necklace, legend in front: “Sawshafan”, Rev horseman holding whip, surrounded by a Khwarezmian legend: “King of Kings Savshafan” (Weinberg Г/V; Rtvel 49; Mitchiner, Indo-Greeks, type 500, nb 1, ii). Detailed portrait, very fine and rare.
Estimate: US$400-500