Stater - Alchon Huns - Anonymous
| Copper | 0.98 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Alchon Huns (Hunnic tribes) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 440-490 |
| Value | Bronze Stater (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (380-560 AD) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.98 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#150990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion standing right; pr (?) in Brahmi to right
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of influences from both Eastern and Western cultures. The Alchon Huns were a nomadic people who lived in Central Asia and were known for their fierce warrior culture, but this coin features a Greco-Roman style portrait of a king on one side and a traditional Hunnic horse on the other. This blending of cultures reflects the complex history of the region and the diverse influences that shaped the Hunnic Empire.
