Drachm - Alchon Huns - Anonymous Sassanian type, Shapur II imitation, Type 39, unknown
| Silver | 3.43 g | - |
| Issuer | Alchon Huns (Hunnic tribes) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400-440 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (380-560 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.43 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#150987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with attendants and ribbon
Edge
Plain
Comment
References:1. Klaus Vondrovec: Die Anonymen Clanchefs: Der Beginn der Alchon-Prägung, in: Numismatische Zeitschrift, Wien, 2005, pp.243 - 258.
2. Michael Alram and Matthias Pfisterer: Alkhan and Hephthalite Coinage, in: Coins, Art and Chronology II, The First Millennium C.E. in the Indo-Iranian Borderlands, by Michael Alram, Deborah Klimburg-Salter, Minoru Inaba and Matthias Pfisterer. Veröffentlichungen der Numismatischen Kommission, Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften, Wien, 2010, pp. 13 - 38.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a Sassanian coin, which was a common practice among the Hunnic tribes during that time period. The Sassanian Empire was a powerful and influential empire in the region, and the Huns likely sought to emulate their coinage as a way of legitimizing their own rule and establishing economic ties with neighboring regions. This imitation coin is a unique example of cultural exchange and economic influence between ancient civilizations.
