1 Drachm - Anonymous Ruler Hormazd IV imitation, C/m фopo, tamgha, bust, & legends

Issuer Tokhara Yabghus (Western Turk Dynasties)
Year 600-680
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 3.20 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description Crowned Sasanian style bust right; derived from the Hormizd issue of Balkh (BHL) in his year 11, c/m human head in obverse margin as well as Turko-Hunnic tamgha
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Fire altar flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; Bactrian фopo c/m in the reverse margin
Reverse script
Reverse lettering BHL фopo
(Translation: Balkh In tribute)
Edge
Mint BHL
Balkh, Afghanistan
Mintage ND (600-680) - -
Numisquare ID 5849651920
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