Classical Numismatic Group

Triton XXIII  –  14 - 15 January 2020

Classical Numismatic Group, Triton XXIII

Ancient, British and World Coins

Part 1: Tu, 14.01.2020, from 3:00 PM CET
Part 2: Tu, 14.01.2020, from 8:00 PM CET
Part 3: We, 15.01.2020, from 3:00 PM CET
Part 4: We, 15.01.2020, from 8:00 PM CET
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Description

KUSHANO-SASANIANS. Vahrām (Bahram) I. Circa AD 330-365. AV Dinar (36mm, 7.78 g, 11h). Boxlo (Balkh) mint. Struck under Kidarite king Kidara, circa AD 350-365. bogo oorohookoo ozooxoxoshoxoshohso in Kushano-Bactrian, Vahram standing left on ground line, wearing lotus crown with ribbons and surmounted by pomegranate, flames at shoulders, sacrificing at altar and holding trident; to left, trident standard above altar, middle prong surmounted by crescent; symbol to left of trident; triple pellets below left arm; to right, tamgha above symbol / oozo oooo in Kushano-Bactrian, Siva standing facing, holding diadem and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing left. Cribb, Kidarites 5A; MK 727; ANS Kushan 2425; cf. Donum Burns 820; Adams III 2170. Traces of die rust, typical rough strike on reverse. EF. A very attractive coin.

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Price realized 900 USD
Starting price 600 USD
Estimate 1'000 USD
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