Alchon Huns, AR drachm, Lakhana Udayaditya, Type 79

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Alchon Huns. Lakhana Udayaditya (end of 5th c. AD)

AR drachm

3.70 g, 27 – 27.5 mm

OBVERSE: Bust with deformed skull and crescent moon crown. Brahmi inscription “King Lakhana Udayaditya” (Rising Sun)

REVERSE: Fire altar with two attendants

Minted in Gandhara

Vondrovec Type 79

Near XF, well centered strike. Unusually nicely struck Reverse, with visible elements of fire altar. RARE

References:

Z-200953 (this coin)

cngcoins.com (similar coin sold)

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