Lot 288

Ancient Hephthalites (White Huns) Nezak Huns Napki Malek Billon Drachma

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Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Billon
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine with sand deposit
Diameter
26.63 mm
Weight
3.20 gms
Denomination
Drachma
Calendar/Year
6th Century AD

Ancient, Hephthalites (White Huns), Nezak Huns, Napki Malek (6th Century AD), Billon Drachma from Kabul Valley, 3.20 gms, 26.63 mm, Obv. Bust of king with winged buffalo crown, Pahlavi legend “NAPKI MaLKA” to right, Rev. Sasanian ‘fire altar with attendants’ design with two wheels above the male figures, very fine with sand deposit, rare.