Description: HUNNIC TRIBES, Nezak Huns, ‘Nezak Shah’, Vondrovec ā-group, c. AD 484-578, billon drachm (26mm, 3.78gm). O: Legend Nyčky MLK’ (“Nezak Shah”). Bust right wearing winged buffalo crown, streamers behind. R: Fire altar with attendants, wheel above each. Vondrovec [Göbl] 198. Nice strike with attractive green and earthen patina. The Nezak Shahs ruled a significant principality - known variously as Kapisi, Jibin or Cao - south of the Hindu Kush in what is today Afghanistan, from circa 484 to about 665. The Nezak Shahs are distinguished by the winged buffalo crown which adorns their coins. This crown is mentioned by the Chinese Buddhist pilgrim Xuanzang who visited Kapisi about the year 630. The Nezak are the last of four recognized Hunnic states of Central Asia, preceded by the Kidarites, Hephthalites and Alchons. The Nezak capital was located at Bagram, north of modern Kabul. The Nezak Shahs rose to power after the Alchon Huns abandoned the Kabul region for India. The Nezak Shahs were recognized by Tang China and received regular diplomatic missions. About the year 665, a commander or vassal of the reigning shah usurped the throne and established the Turk Shahi dynasty. TERMS OF SALE We combine shipping! We will gladly combine purchases to save postage. USPS and eBay limitations may apply. Please request your combined invoice before making payment. Items paid separately will be shipped separately. Purchases will be mailed to the shipping address supplied by eBay. Please note: we no longer offer international shipping for items in this category, including shipment via freight forwarding companies. Orders paid with forwarding service addresses will be canceled and refunded. Our Guarantee. Every item we sell carries a full lifetime guarantee of authenticity. In addition, any item may be returned within 14 days for any reason for a full refund of purchase price. Returned items must be unaltered and in original packaging. Buyer pays return shipping. The images in this listing are of the actual item(s) offered for sale. If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase, please contact us. We will make it right! Full money-back satisfaction guarantee. Trusted ebay seller since 2001. 50+ years' experience.
Price: 125 USD
Location: Sarasota, Florida
End Time: 2024-12-28T19:09:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.75 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: Drachma
Origin: Indian
Composition: Billon
Era: Medieval
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: Afghanistan
Certification: Uncertified
