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Lot No.10
AUC10
Ancient India
Auction Date: 13-10-2012
Gold
Kushan Empire, temp.Vasudeva II and Kanishka III (c. 250-300 AD), Gold Dinar, Goebl 634 (attributed to Kanishka II), 7.85g. Obv: king helmeted and cuirassed, standing holding a trident and offering sacrifice at an altar. Bactrian legend …ShKOKOShANO' around; Brahmi letters 'Ga' to the left of king's left foot, 'Ya' between the two feet and 'Pra' in the field beyond the trident. Rev: Shiva, holding trident, reclining against Nandi; Bactrian legend OEShO in right field, and Tamgha in the left.
Very Fine, Rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 40,000-50,000
Sold For :
Rs. 49,000
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