Alchon Huns, AR drachm, Javukha in Gandhara and Punjab

Description

Alchon Huns. Javukha (2nd half of the 5th c. AD)

AR drachm

3.26 g, 27 mm

OBVERSE: Bust with deformed skull and crescent moon crown, points of a crescent moon behind the shoulders, left Alkhan tamga, right club. Brahmi inscription “King Javukha”

REVERSE: Fire altar with two attendants

Minted in Gandhara or Punjab

VF, small flan cracks. Unusually nicely struck Reverse, with fully visible fire altar

References:

Z-109655 (this coin)

cngcoins.com (similar coin sold)

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