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ID:     711248
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     HUNNIC KINGDOMS
City:     Alchon Huns
Issuer:     Anonymous Issue imitating Khosrau II
Date Ruled:     Mid 7th century AD
Metal:     Silver
Denomination:     Drachm
Weight:     3.36 g
Die Axis:     3 h
Obverse Legend:     ALGO...
Obverse Description:     Degraded Pahlavi legend, Sasanian style bust imitating Khosrau II right; tamgha and ALGO... in margin, monogram to left
Reverse Legend:     AY
Reverse Description:     Fire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flames; regnal year (27) to left, mint signature (AY) to right
Primary Reference:     Alram, Alchon -
Reference2:     cf. GÖbl II/3 (for type)
Reference3:     cf. GÖbl, Dokumente, Em. 271/A
Reference4:     MACW -
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=76476
Grade:     VF, lightly toned
Notes:     Sale: Triton IX, Lot: 1248