Kidarites, AR drachm, Wahram in Gandhara

Iranian Huns. Kidarites. Wahram (mid. 5th c. AD)

AR drachm

3.87 g, 28 – 29 mm

OBVERSE: Bust in profile view right, bearded, wearing a crown with a globe or mural/floral element, broad ribbons below the globe; a double ribbon attached to the diadem. Pehlevi inscription “King Wahram, King of the Kushan”

REVERSE: Fire altar with ribbons and attendants. Brahmi inscription “namdaya”

Vondrovec Type 8

Mint A (Gandhara) by Gribb 2010

VF, some deposits. RARE

References:

Z-173814 (this coin)

cngcoins.com (similar type sold)

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