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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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