Drachm - Hunnic tribes Kidarites - Peroz Sassanian style, Shapur III imitation, Kapisa-Gandhara
390 year| Silver | 3.53 g | - |
| Issuer | Kidarite Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 390 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (380-477) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.53 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#150922 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with attendants
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a Sassanian coin, specifically the style of Shapur III, but was minted by the Kidarite Kingdom, which was a tribal kingdom that existed in the 4th to 6th centuries AD in the region of Gandhara, which is now part of modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan. This imitation of a Sassanian coin suggests that the Kidarite Kingdom had strong cultural and economic ties with the Sassanian Empire, which was the dominant power in the region at the time.
