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Drachm - Eastern White Huns Napki Malka
| Billon | 4.04 g | - |
| Issuer | Hephthalite Empire (Hunnic tribes) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 515-560 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (408-670 AD) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 4.04 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#104550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Fire altar, two guards by side
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a Hunnic ruler, likely Napki Malka, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears an image of a mythical creature, possibly a dragon or a griffin, which was a common motif in Hephthalite art. This coin is a rare example of the blending of Hunnic and Iranian cultural influences during the Hephthalite Empire.
