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ID number: BIRBI-WH0035 Object type: Coin
Institution: The Barber Institute of Fine Arts Maker: Anonymous Denomination: Drachm Culture: Alkhan-Nezak Metal: Billon Diameter (cm): 2.8 Weight (g): 3.44 Axis (degrees): 90.00 |
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Description: Obverse: Bust of ruler in profile view right, moustache, wearing a crown with blossoms/tridents; two ribbons attached to the neckline. Reverse: Fire altar, two attendants, holding spears, wheels/Dharmachakra above heads.
Inscriptions: Obverse: NKYMK [Alkhan-Nezak Tamgha] (Corruption of Napki Malka) Reverse: Corrupted Pahlavi legend.
Bibliography: Vondrovec (2014) Typ.225, pp.490.
Notes: Double struck on reverse.
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