Minting authority
Turk Shahis
Ruler
Sandan
(first half of 8th c. CE)
Denomination
Drachm
(Silver)
Mint
Zabulistan or Kabulistan
Obverse
Bust with winged lion's head-crescent moon crown; Bactrian inscription "His Majesty, the Lord [and] commander Sandan, His Majesty, the Lord", Brahmi inscription "His Majesty Sandan, the Lord"; with a subsequently added countermark
Reverse
Fire altar with two attendants; Bactrian inscription "His Majesty, the Lord, Ddebo, Khagan of the Bactrians, His Majesty, the Lord", Pehlevi inscription "it has been increased – [unclear]"
Further Information
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