Termez: AR medallion featuring a burraq or lion, c. 12th century

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Ancient Coins - Termez: AR medallion featuring a burraq or lion, c. 12th century
Ancient Coins - Termez: AR medallion featuring a burraq or lion, c. 12th century
Obverse Burraq (or lion?) right within double circle, pseudo-Kufic inscription around, suspension loop above
Reverse Blank
Date c. 12th century
Weight 2.43 gm.
Diameter 22 mm.
Die axis n.a.
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Comments
This piece appears to be a copy of a medallion or silver plate found on the Facebook page under the name Unknown Termez. A photo of the medallion/plate is reproduced below.
 
The burraq was the mythical creature which carried the prophet to heaven.
  
Price SKU: 664.56
US$ 195.00
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