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Extremely rare.
Lot 258: ALCHON HUNS, Proper Hephthalites. 475-550 AD. AR Drachm 
- Starting Bid: $1,000
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Description
ALCHON HUNS, Proper Hephthalites. Circa 475-550 AD. AR Drachm (3.88 gm; 30 mm). Sasanian-style bust right, probably derived from Kavad I (484-497 AD, 499-531) with one Bactrian word before // half portrait left, raising a cup (of wine?) with his right hand, his left hand on the sword's handle, Sogdian words in the field, assigned to a theoretical "King of Hyons". Vondrovec-287A/B; Cf. Zeno-42957. Well struck on a nice broad medallic flan. Choice EF. Some area of original patina. Extremely rare.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 258
- Listing #: 1663971
- Closed: Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:25:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $2,000