Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Oriental Greek Coinage, HEPHTHALITES, Anonymous, Drachm, struck from the dies of a Sasanian Drachm of Shapur II, obv. die re-engraved with Hephthalite name replacing Pahlavi legend, 3.80g (Mitchiner ACW 1409). Traces of mounting, otherwise fine, rare £60-£80

Provenance: Wilkes & Curtis Mailbid Sale 1, 16 June 2014 (496)