© Amit Kher (CC BY-NC)
© Amit Kher (CC BY-NC)
1 Drachm Napki Malka
| Silver | 2.69 g | 24.35 mm |
| Issuer | Hephthalite Empire (Hunnic tribes) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 475-576 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (408-670 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.69 g |
| Diameter | 24.35 mm |
| Thickness | 1.18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#374829 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A fire altar flanked by two attendants and a wheel above each attendant, a dotted border around the field
Comment
Hephthalite (White Huns) (475-576 CE), Gandharan Series, Silver DrachmaInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an unusual combination of imagery on its obverse and reverse sides. The obverse features a crowned bust of the king, while the reverse features a seated figure of the Hindu deity, Lord Shiva. This blending of Hindu and Buddhist motifs with the traditional imagery of the Hephthalite Empire suggests a cultural exchange and influence between the two civilizations.
