LOCAL ISSUES, Silk Road region. Circa 5th-8th centuries. Bracteate (Gold, 16 mm, 0.27 g, 12 h). Helmeted and cuirassed Roman-style bust facing, head turned slightly to right, holding spear in right hand over right shoulder and shield with horseman motif on left arm; Pseudo-legend around. Rev. Incuse of obverse. Cf. Göbl, Dokumente pl. 87, B1. An interesting piece showing cross-cultural exchange through Central Asia. Flan slightly crinkled, otherwise, extremely fine.