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HUNNIC TRIBES, Alchon Huns. Toramana, circa 490-515. AE (Bronze, 19 mm, 3.90 g, 4 h). Draped bust of Toramana with elongated scull to right. Rev. TORA (in Brahmi) Chakra (sacred wheel). Göbl 120. Pfisterer, Type 120. Vondrovec, Type 120. Rare and unusually attractive. Somewhat rough, otherwise, very fine.
From a collection of coins from Central Asia.
Toramana invaded northern India late in the 5th century, but all of his conquests were lost by his son Mihirakula, who was less fortunate in a war against Narasimhagupta and Yashodharman of Malwa.
From a collection of coins from Central Asia.
Toramana invaded northern India late in the 5th century, but all of his conquests were lost by his son Mihirakula, who was less fortunate in a war against Narasimhagupta and Yashodharman of Malwa.