Hunnic Tribe, Alchon Huns Drachm 580–680 AD — Includes History Card

A well-preserved piece from the later phase of Alchon Hunnic rule in regions such as Kabulistan and Kashmir. A valuable addition for collectors of ancient Central and South Asian coinage. Obverse: Crowned bust of a ruler facing right, with an elongated skull—an elite cultural trait of the Alchon Huns.

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This listing is for a rare silver drachm of the Alchon Huns, dated approximately between 580 and 680 AD. The coin weighs 3.2 grams and measures 26 mm in diameter.

Obverse: Crowned bust of a ruler facing right, with an elongated skull—an elite cultural trait of the Alchon Huns. The ruler wears a winged crown topped with a bull’s head, pearl earrings, and a necklace. Tansha fish symbol appears in the right field.

Reverse: Fire altar flanked by two standing figures with wheel symbols in the upper fields.

  • Reference: Göbl 232, Plate 64, #6

  • Rarity: Only six known examples documented in Göbl’s catalog

This coin comes with a history card that provides background on the Alchon Huns and the historical period of the coin.

A well-preserved piece from the later phase of Alchon Hunnic rule in regions such as Kabulistan and Kashmir. A valuable addition for collectors of ancient Central and South Asian coinage.

Composition Silver
Era Medieval
Grade Ungraded
Certification Uncertified

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