Nezak and Western Turks, Uncertain (Yabghus of Tokharistan?) AR Drachm. BHL (Balkh), frozen date RY 11 = AD 591. Imitating a Balkh mint drachm of Hormizd IV, circa 7th century. Crowned Sasanian style bust right with name coarsely written; c/m: Senmurv left in incuse; tamgha below in outer margin / Fire altar flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; c/m: Bactrian ΦPOPO (Phroro) in outer margin. Göbl -; D. Schnädelbach, "A Group of Countermarked Imitative Drahms of Hormizd IV", ONS Newsletter 169 (Autumn 2001), p. 3; cf. for c/m. Göbl, Dok. KM -, 59 var. 3.34g, 33mm, 3h.
Good Very Fine; flan crack. Rare.