Watch List notes:

HUNNIC TRIBES, Western Turks. Hemidrachm (Billon, 24 mm, 2.48 g, 9 h), uncertain mint, possibly in Zabulistan, circa 650. Draped bust to right, wearing crown surmounted by blossom and necklace with two ribbons attached; in upper field to left, small Alchon tamgha; to right, ŠRI SHAHI ('His Perfection, King' in Brahmi). Rev. Stylized Sasanian style altar flanked by two attendants. Göbl 257. Vondrovec, Type 257. Rare. Some deposits, otherwise, very fine.


From the Dr. David Majer Collection of Islamic coins, formed over the past two decades.