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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
IOLC.4603
Denomination
unit
Description
Copper alloy coin.
(whole)
Bust of ruler wearing crown of crescents, facing to the right; arrow-headed sceptre before him. Tamgha just visible in upper left field.
(obverse)
Fire altar with attendant visible to left.
(reverse)
Cultures/periods
Hun
Production date
560-620
(circa)
Production place
Minted in:
Afghanistan
Excavator/field collector
Field Collection by:
Charles Masson
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Begram
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Die-axis:
3 o'clock
Diameter:
13 millimetres
Weight:
1.11 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Göbl 1967 / Dokumente zur Geschichte der iranischen Hunnen in Baktrien und Indien
(III pl.69, 253)
(type)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
ruler
fire altar
attendant
royal/imperial
Associated names
Associated with:
Shri Shahi
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
IOLC.4603