Watch List notes:

KHWARAZMIA. King Brawik, circa 600 AD. AE (Bronze, 27 mm, 5.79 g, 1 h). Draped bust of Brawik to right, wearing large and elaborate crown; before head, the name of the king in Sogdian. Rev. Sawshafan on horseback to right, holding reins in his right hand and whip in his left; around, inscription in Sogdian naming the king. Zeno-20123 (this coin). Rare. Very fine.


From a collection of coins from Central Asia.

The large oasis Khwarazmia in western central Asia was an important location on the Silk Road.