Dinar - Khingila Gandhara
| Gold | 7.14 g | - |
| Issuer | Alchon Huns (Hunnic tribes) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 440-490 |
| Value | Dinar (20) |
| Currency | Drachm (380-560 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.14 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#151015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Siva standing facing, holding diadem and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing left
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar - Khingila (Gandhara) (440-490) from Alchon Huns (Hunnic tribes) made of Gold weighing 7.14 g is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Hunnic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a Hunnic king, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Indian goddess Lakshmi, highlighting the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Hunnic Empire's rule over the region.
