AR drachm, Alchon Huns (Hephthalites), c. 485-600. Early issue, inspired by the Sassanid drachms of Peroz

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Crowned bust right; tamgha (not countermarked, but engraved on the die) in the right margin, four pellets, crude Greek legend mentioning the tribal name below: ALChOON / Fire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flame. 29mm, 3.18 grams. Gobl, Dokumente Em. 289; Mitchiner ACW 1463-1464.

This coin was used as jewelry in ancient times and has some damage on the edge, where a loop was once attached and later removed.

Imitating Sasanian king Peroz. Scarce without any countermarks.


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