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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 2106334, member: 26302&quot;]I think you misunderstand sir. I am saying they ARE a derivative, but was saying &quot;for those of you who do not see there is a fire alter and attendants on the reverse&quot;. I actually have an Islamic coin from Bukhara that I am convinced they emulated this style in words as well. From a distance it looks like a bust, but getting closer to the coin you see its really words, but they are shaped like the bust on your coin.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Btw, I agree its a derivative of Shapur II coins, specifically coins from the Merv mint. We are unsure whether Hepthalites or Sassanids struck the coin, but it has a unique look to it that later Bukhara copied.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Interesting coin to be sure. For years I always wished to own one but never had the chance, now there has been some recent finds and they are available. I own maybe a dozen pre and post Islamic examples. If anyone wants to know where they can purchase one, just ask.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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