Drachma - Vasu Deva Turko-Hephthalite

Drachma - Vasu Deva (Turko-Hephthalite) - obverseDrachma - Vasu Deva (Turko-Hephthalite) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Hephthalite Empire (Hunnic tribes)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 624-700
Value Drachm (1)
Currency Drachm (408-670 AD)
Composition Silver
Weight 3.13 g
Diameter 31 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
80272
References Mitch AC# 1560
Michael Mitchiner; 1978. Oriental Coins and Their Values / Volume 2. The Ancient & Classical World, 600 BC - AD 650. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Crowned bust of King to the right, Inscription in Pahlavi and Brahmi

Lettering: Sri Vajara Vakhudeva

Reverse

Fire altar and attendants

Edge

Plain

Comments

Design of the coin copied from Sasanian Khusro fire altar type coins

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (624-700) 

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