Drachm Jouan-jouan imitation
© Cuthwellis
Features
| Location |
Kushan Empire
(India (ancient))  |
|---|---|
| Type | Contemporary counterfeits |
| Years | 195-230 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.84 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 248174 |
| References | Mitch AC# 3384 Michael Mitchiner; 1978. Oriental Coins and Their Values / Volume 2. The Ancient & Classical World, 600 BC - AD 650. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom. |
Commemorative issue
Rouran Occupation Of Balkh
Obverse
Elephant rider right, dots imitating legend around.
Reverse
Mao standing left, tamgha to left.
Edge
Plain
Mint
Balkh, AfghanistanComments
The nomadic tribe of Jouan-jouan, later known as the Rouran Khaganate, conquered the Kushan city of Balkh around 195 CE and occupied it until the Sasanians drove them out around 230 CE. They issued their own coins crudely imitating the coinage of King Huvishka.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (195-230) | Possibly Balkh mint | ||||||||||||||
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