Iranian Huns. Alchon / Alkhan Huns. Mehama (461-493AD). AR drachm (2.60g)

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

AR drachm (2.60 g, 28.5 – 29 mm)

OBVERSE: bust with deformed skull and crescent moon crown, Alkhan tamga right. king’s name upper right in BrahmiBust in profile view right, mustache; wearing a dia- dem with a crescent at the front, therein an upright stroke; two ribbons hang from the diadem. Beneath the bust a winged/vegetal element. In the right field: Alkhan tamga (S 1). Brahmi: 1h (r.o.) mepama

REVERSE: incus, traces of Sasanian style fire altar with attendants

Vondrovec Type 74

Near VF. RARE