Alchon Huns Dinar - Toramana, 490 – 515
Lion-slayer type, unknown mint
Information
Country
Alchon Huns
Alchon Huns
Currency
Drachm
(380 – 560)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Dinar
Year
490 – 515
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.32
Diameter (mm)
19.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dinar from Alchon Huns. Issued from 490 to 515. Struck in Gold. Measures 19.5 mm and weighs 9.32 g.
- Obverse
- King on caparisoned horse r., bow across his body, running his sword through the mouth of a lion which rears up in front of the horse; elementary garuda standard above horse’s head, letter Ru or U (for Udayaditya or Ujjayini?) below horse
- Reverse
- The nimbate goddess Lakshmi seated facing on lotus, holding long stemmed flower and riband, Sri Prakasadityah (a Royal name meaning "Light Sun") in field r.
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (490-515) | — |
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