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LOT 3042

Hunnic Tribes. Hephthalites, Anonymous AR Drachm. Before AD 700.

Countermarked Kirman mint issue of Husrav (Khosrau) II dated RY 31. Crowned Sassanian style bust to right; c/m: forepart of senmerv / Fire altar flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. For coin see SC Tehran 2181-2; for c/m see Göbl, Dokumente KM 3. Very Fine.(3.95gr, 33mm, 9h.).

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Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 3042

Hunnic Tribes. Hephthalites, Anonymous AR Drachm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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