LOCAL ISSUES, Tokharistan. Uncertain ruler, Circa 6th - 7th century. Drachm (Silver, 29 mm, 3.99 g, 3 h), Imitating an ART-mint drachm of the Sasanian king Kavād I., uncertain mint in Baktria or Zabulistan. Crowned Sasanian-style bust to right right, star to upper left and star above crescent to upper right; crescents in outer margins. Rev. Fire altar flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. cf. Vondrovec [Göbl, Hunnen] Type 263. Extremely fine.
From a North American collection.