 King Sawshafan, mid-8th Century A.D. Drachm. King's head r. wearing elaborate turbanesque crown, Sogdian legend s'wsprn before. Rv. Horseman r., tamgha behind; Khwarezmian legend around MR'Y MLK'sy'wrspn (King of Kings Sawshafan). 3.00 grams. Vainberg ΓV/9; Rtvel.49; Zeimal, Central Asia, p.262, 7. Rare. Reverse double-striking as is typical for issue. Very Fine. (Est. $500-$600)
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