Drachm - Abhimanyu (Gandhara) (515-540) front Drachm - Abhimanyu (Gandhara) (515-540) back
Drachm - Abhimanyu (Gandhara) (515-540) photo

Drachm - Abhimanyu Gandhara

 
Silver 3.68 g -
Description
Issuer
Alchon Huns (Hunnic tribes)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
515-540
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm (380-560 AD)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.68 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#151020
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fire altar with attendants and ribbons

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Abhimanyu (Gandhara) (515-540) from Alchon Huns (Hunnic tribes) made of Silver weighing 3.68 g is that it features an image of Abhimanyu, a hero from Indian mythology, on one side, and an image of a Hunnic king on the other. This coin is a unique example of cultural exchange and blending between ancient India and the Hunnic tribes.