Dinar - Adomano Hindu-Kush
| Gold | 7.04 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Alchon Huns (Hunnic tribes) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 450-480 |
| Value | Dinar (20) |
| Currency | Drachm (380-560 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.04 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#151018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bactrian legend
Lettering: ADOMANO MIIROSANO SAO
Translation: Adomano, King of the East
Edge
Plain
Comment
References: Vondrovec (2014) type 85AInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Adomano Dinar coin is that it features a unique blend of Hunnic and Indian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a Hunnic king, possibly Alchon himself, with a long beard and a pointed hat, while the reverse side shows a seated figure of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva, surrounded by a legend in the Brahmi script. This fusion of Hunnic and Indian elements reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Alchon Huns' rule over the region.
