Islamic - Arab-Bukharan, Sogdian: al-Mahdi, AD. AR
Arab-Bukharan, Sogdian: al-Mahdi, AD. AR Dirhem (2.66g), NM, ND, Distorted Sogdian legend pwy `r xw `b kana before bust, Arabic al-Mahdi behind / Fire altar with attendants and ribbon; crowned bust of Bahram right superimposed upon altar. Album-94, rare variety with Persian bakh bakh below bust on obverse,VF+.Name of Khalifa written in Arabic. CENTRAL ASIA, SILK ROAD The Origin and Evolution of the Silver Sogdian Coinage of Bukhara. The mint of Merv was especially active during the second part of the reign of Varachran V. It is usually interpreted as evidence for extensive military activities in this area in the 520s and 530s. Following this period, imitations of Varachranβs Merv drachms appeared in Sogdiana, Middle Amu-darya and Margiana. Originally, they closely followed the prototype and sometimes it is impossible to draw a line between the original drachms and imitations.See images for a proper impression. Registered Shipping. Read More