Drachm - Napki Malka White Huns

€141,107.00
IssuerHephthalite Empire
Year561-600
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm (408-670 AD)
CompositionBillon
Weight3.17 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Kushan#288
Obverse descriptionBust of the king on the right, wearing the 3rd crown of Peroz I, above two points; two wings on either side, a crescent surmounted by a globe and intersecting a crown of pearls on the whole. Four globules frame the composition, bacterial inscriptions in the field above the right wing and at 6 o`clock outside the circle.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringƞβ ιοομο
Reverse descriptionRepresented in a stylized way, an altar of fire located between two servants; above a star in the left field and a crescent in the right field. Bacterial inscriptions at 4 o`clock and monogram at 8 o`clock.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringβαχλο mp
Edge
Mint
MintageND (561-600)  - -
Catalog ID3065906420
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