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Title

Xalaç İlteber, Tegin of Xwäräsän

Obverse

Bust of tegin to the right wearing a diadem with two layers of pearl beads, ornamental ribbons to the back, and surmounted by a ribboned crescent and star. Säsäniyän hairstyle to the back, pearl beaded necklace, and Varxun-style earrings. Arya script to the right. Encompassed by a pearl roundel.

Reverse

Fire altar with armed attendants standing guard at left and right with Arya script on the outermost side of each attendant. Encompassed by a pearl roundel.

Dimensions

D: 29.5mm; W: 3.33gm

Culture

Xalaç (Turk Shahis)

Material

Dating

680 - 739

Reference

X-XI-TXII

Location

Xwäräsän (Khorasan), Kubhä (Kabul)

Copyright Status

Copyright, Ariana Coins

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