LOCAL ISSUES, Sogdiana. Ikhshids of Samarkand. Turghar, 740-760. Cash (Bronze, 18 mm, 2.60 g). Around a central square hole, ‘twrγʾr MLKʾ’, i.e. ‘Torγar xutāw’ (‘King Turghar’ in Sogdian). Rev. The Y-shaped tamgha of Samarqand and two other symbols on the sides of the square hole. Lurje 1264. Smirnova 519. Some weakness, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, ex Album 27, 19 January 2017, 78.
Price realized | 45 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |