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KHWARAZMIA. Drachm (Silver, 26 mm, 2.41 g, 7 h), King Sawshafan, circa 750-760. Draped bust of Sawshafan to right, wearing large and elaborate crown; before head, SY`WRSPN (the name of the king in Sogdian). Rev. Sawshafan on horseback to right, holding reins in his right hand and whip in his left; in field to left, floriate symbol; around, M`RY MLK` SY`WRSPN ('King Sawshafan' in Sogdian). Rtvelazde 48f. Zeimal, p. 262. Attractively toned. Some scratches, otherwise, very fine.
King Sawshafan was one of the last non-Muslim rulers of the large oasis Khwarazmia in western central Asia, which was an important location on the Silk Road. His royal title - M`RY MLK - goes back to the Parthians and shows the strong influence that the Parthians and Sasanians had exerted over the region in previous centuries.
King Sawshafan was one of the last non-Muslim rulers of the large oasis Khwarazmia in western central Asia, which was an important location on the Silk Road. His royal title - M`RY MLK - goes back to the Parthians and shows the strong influence that the Parthians and Sasanians had exerted over the region in previous centuries.