Dinar - Toramana Lion-slayer type, unknown mint

€1.00
IssuerAlchon Huns
Year490-515
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDinar (20)
CurrencyDrachm (380-560 AD)
CompositionGold
Weight9.32 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Kushan#126
Obverse descriptionKing on caparisoned horse r., bow across his body, running his sword through the mouth of a lion which rears up in front of the horse; elementary garuda standard above horse’s head, letter Ru or U (for Udayaditya or Ujjayini?) below horse
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionThe nimbate goddess Lakshmi seated facing on lotus, holding long stemmed flower and riband, Sri Prakasadityah (a Royal name meaning `Light Sun`) in field r.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (490-515)  - -
Catalog ID7053499150
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