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Hephthalites (Huns), AR drachm copying Hormizd II (AD 303-9), year 11 of Balkh, with two countermarkes: 1) Bactrian style head left (in obv. margin); and 2) FORO (Göbl 59 var.; in rev. margin), 3.62g.: CM.1106-1999

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Hephthalites (Huns), AR drachm copying Hormizd II (AD 303-9), year 11 of Balkh, with two countermarkes: 1) Bactrian style head left (in obv. margin); and 2) FORO (Göbl 59 var.; in rev. margin), 3.62g.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Hormizd II (303-9)

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Hephthalites (Huns), AR drachm copying Hormizd II (AD 303-9), year 11 of Balkh, with two countermarks: 1) Bactrian style head left (in obv. margin); and 2) FORO (Göbl 59 var.; in rev. margin), 3.62g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1999-11-22) by Phillips, Dr Marcus and Mrs Susan.

Dating

303 - Possibly 309

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 3.62 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1106-1999
Primary reference Number: 267482
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Created: Friday 13 November 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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