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Unknown Alkhan king
Minting authority
Alkhan
Ruler
unknown Alkhan king
(5th c. CE)
Denomination
Drachm
(Silver)
Mint
Gandhara
Obverse
Bust with deformed skull, frond shoulder ornament; Bactrian inscription "King of the Alkhan"
Reverse
Fire altar with bust in the flames and two attendants
Further Information
7. ALKHAN: King Khingila and the consolidation of Hunnic power in Northwest India
Other coins in this showcase
1. Srivarma (Early 5th c. CE)
2. Khingila (around 430/40 – 495)
3. unknown Alkhan king (5th c. CE)
4. Khingila (around 430/40 – 495)
5. Khingila (430/440-495)
6. Avamazha (5th c. CE)
7. Avamazha (?) (5th c. CE)
8. Unknown Kidarite king (1st half of the 5th c. CE)
9. Unknown Kidarite king (1st half of the 5th c. CE)
10. Unknown Alkhan king (5th c. CE)
11. Unknown Alkhan king (5th c. CE)
12. Unknown Alkhan king (5th c. CE)