Western Turks, BI drachm, “Sero”, Type 243B

Iranian Huns. Western Turk Dynasties. Turk Shahi Kings of Kabul and Gandhara. Anonymous “Sero” (first half of VIII cent. AD) BI drachm (2.40 g) OBVERSE: Bust in profile view right; wearing a winged crowm with a large crescent, containing a jewel, two knotted snakes emerge from the diadem. Three more snakes emerge from the right shoulder In the right field: Tamga (S 61e), elephant’s head countermark. Bactrian at 2h: σηρο ( “Sero”) REVERSE: Fire altar with attendants. Pahlavi at 8h: hd ([year] 1). Bactrian at 2h: ραμινο (“Ramino”, the mint name) Vondrovec Type 243B Near VF, some porosity on the surface, toned. Extremely RARE coin and countermark! References: Z-28427 (similar coin) ♦Please, note that our prices are ALL-INCLUSIVE. No additional fees (such as Buyer’s Premium, PayPal commission, etc.) are applicable♦