Alchon Huns, AR drachm, Mehama, Type 73

Iranian Huns. Alchon / Alkhan Huns. Sahi Mehama (461-493AD)

AR drachm (3.64 g, 27.5 – 30 mm)

OBVERSE: Bust in profile view right, mustache; wearing a diadem with two crescents with an upright stroke inside of each; two ribbons hang from the diadem. Tips of a crescent moon appear at the shoulders. Beneath the bust a winged/vegetal element. In the left field: Alkhan tamga (S 1) In the right field: Club (S 39). Brahmi: 10″ (r.o.) sa (sometimes ba, sometimes a second aksara like ya) 12″ (r.o.) bapa or paba (bapa could mean “father, or most likely a short version of Mepama)

REVERSE: Sasanian style fire altar with attendants

Vondrovec Type 73

Near XF. Extremely RARE in this nice condition

Reference: Z-206634 (this coin)

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