Drachm Countermarked, Sassanian type, Chaganian imitation of Khusro I, Northern Tokharistan mint

Issuer Alchon Huns
Year 500-540
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Drachm (1)
Currency Drachm (380-560 AD)
Composition Silver
Weight 2.27 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
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Reference(s)
Obverse description Bust of Sasanian king Khusro I right; around; three c/m`s of Sogdian heads
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Reverse description Fire altar between two attendants; Uncertain Bactrian rev. countermarks - possibly arrows
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Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage ND (500-540) - -
Numisquare ID 8772212510
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