LOCAL ISSUES, Sogdiana. South Soghd. 6th-early 7th centuries. Æ (16mm, 2.29 g, 12h). 'Nakhshab' type. Male head left / Local king or hero standing right, thrusting sword at rearing lion. Rtveladze 39; Zeimal´ 25-6; Zeno 165642. Earthen black-green patina, cleaning scratches on obverse. Near VF. Rare.