★ A splendid portrait of Mehama ★

HUNNIC TRIBES, Alchon Huns. Mehama, 450-500. Drachm (Silver, 28 mm, 3.23 g, 3 h). 'JAVA MAHAMA' ('the victorious Mahama' in Brahmi) Bust of Mehama with elongated skull to right, wearing diadem withcrescent at the front, earrings, pearl necklace and at the side, two horizontally-pleated ribbons; in field to right, large Alchon tamgha. Rev. Traces of a fire altar. Göbl -. Vondrovec, Type 317. Very rare. Lightly toned and with a splendid portrait. Slightly rough, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, ex Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 390, 1 February 2017, 286 (with original ticket).