HUNNIC TRIBES, Western Turks. Zabulistan. Spur Phromo Kesaro, circa 688-700s. Drachm (Silver, 31 mm, 3.29 g, 12 h), Zabul. Sasanian style bust of Spur Phromo Kesaro to right, bearded and wearing the crown of Khosrau II; behind head, AFZUT GDH ('may his kingship increase' in Pahlawi); before head, SPWL ('Spur' in Pahlawi); in outer margin, Φορομ oκησορο ξηoρo βο(yο) χοδηο ('Phromo Kesaro Zeoro, the Mighty(?), King, the Lord' in Bactrian); in upper field to right, countermark. Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants facing; to left, possibly a date in blundered Pahlawi; to right, Z'WL ('Zabul' in Pahlawi). Göbl 247. Vondrovec, Type 247. Rare. Somewhat rough, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, formed since the 1970s, privately acquired from Ancient Coins Canada.