Description: Baktria Western Turks Sandan (Candana), 'Lord of the Oxus' after 688 A.D. AR Drachm Baktria Western Turks Sandan (Candana), 'Lord of the Oxus' after 688 A.D. AR Drachm 3.28 g. 33 mm. Uncertain mint in Baktria Crowned Sasanian-style bust r.; Brahmi inner legend ('his perfection, Candana, Lord of the Oxus'); Baktrian legend in outer margin ('his perfection, the lord, Commander Sandan, king, the lord'); tamgha countermark and gold plug below bust. Fire altar flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; Pahlavi inner legend ('increase,' 'from glory'); Baktrian legend in outer margin citing the Baktrian Khagan (supreme leader). Vondrovec 244; c/m: G�bl, Dokumente KM 103 Good VF. Toned. Some porosity. This type features three languages - Baktrian, Brahmi, and Pahlavi - which pinpoints its issuance to Baktria. This issue was formerly cited as originating from the Shahi Turks or Nezak Huns, specifically to the reign of Shahi Tegin (Sri Shahi), but reassessment of the legends by Vondrovec has placed its origin to the north, in Baktria. Similarly, the issuer is now understood to be one named Sandan, of whom little is known, but whose name is attested in both the Baktrian and Brahmi legends. The Brahmi inscription also offers the title 'vakhudevah,' or 'Lord of the Oxus,' further evidencing a Baktrian origin. Later countermarking with dynastic tamgha symbols and the addition of a debased gold plug at the neck of the portrait were likely intended to raise its value. RefID= AC101282 Terms: Unless otherwise stated in the item description, the terms of sale are as follows: (Any terms explicitly stated in the item description will always supercede the below terms) Because of the nature of our business, all items listed in our eBay store are subject to prior sale. We do business in a number of online venues as well as over the counter in our shop and at local and national shows. There is always a small chance that you might order an item that has already sold before we have the chance to remove it from our store. A full refund will be provided if for some reason the item is not available. Payment to be made in US$ only.International Buyers � Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up--do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as 'gifts' -- US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Rest assured we ship as promptly as possible. Domestic and international orders sent via First Class, Airmail, Express or Priority Mail should be received within 5-10 business days of when your payment is received/cleared. Registered mail to international destinations usually arrives within 10-12 business days, but has been known to take as long as 5 weeks. If you have not received your item within 21 days of making your payment, please let us know. Please be aware that our coin show schedule may affect shipping time on your order. Orders placed while we are at a show will not ship until the 2nd business day after we return, at the earliest. To view our show schedule, please visit our website. Please bid with confidence. All items we sell are guaranteed authentic indefinitely, unless otherwise described. Unless otherwise stated in the auction description, if you are not pleased with your purchase, any numismatic item may be returned in its original unopened holder within 14 days of receipt for a full refund. Any returns must be made in the same condition as when the item was shipped to you. WI residents must add 5.5% sales tax. No exceptions. The eBay system will automatically calculate this for you.
Price: 154 USD
Location: 53562
End Time: 2025-01-19T00:36:39.000Z
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