Minting authority
Turk Shahis
Ruler
Spur
(end of 7th / first half of 8th c. CE)
Denomination
Drachm
(Silver)
Mint
Zabulistan
Obverse
Bust with wing crown, frontal, left senmurv; Pehlevi inscription "In the name of God – Spur, His Majesty, the Lord – King of Men, who (possesses) prestige and glory (?) / Spur, the Lord – the royal glory has been increased"
Reverse
Bust of the Iranian god Adur in flame nimbus; Brahmi legend "His Majesty, the Lord", Pehlevi inscription "(Year) [?]5, Zabulistan"
Further Information
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