Turko-Hephthalites, local Imitation of Hormazd IV, with "Phoro" coutermark - attributed to Phromo Kesaro, ca.AD 739-745
Ox: Crowned bust of Hormazd right, countermark
Rx: Fire altar and two attendants, regnal year and mint, countermark ΦΟΡΟ.
Very nice coin with excellent silver. A small lot of these were found years ago. This was picked from the remaining lot from the man who bought most of the hoard. 31mm, 3.5gms
This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 28 April, 2012.
