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Lot No.166
AUC21
Ancient India
Auction Date: 07-08-2015
Gold
Kushans, Kanishka II (225-245 AD), Gold Dinar, Gobl 541, 7.74g. Obv: Nimbate king, wearing conical helmet, tunic, trousers and boots standing holding a standard with pennants, offering sacrifice at an altar, with a trident - battle-axe standard attached with ribbons in the background; Bactrian legend ShAONANO ShAO KONEShKO KOShANO around, Brahmi letter Ve to the right of the standard held by the king, and H near the base of the altar. Rev: Nimbate goddess, seated on highbacked throne with her feet on a footrest, carrying cornucopia in one hand and a diadem in the other; Bactrian legend ARDOKhShO to right and a Tamgha in the left field.
Very Fine+, Rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 70,000-80,000
Sold For :
Rs. 85,000
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