★ Rare and nicely toned ★

INDIA, Post-Gupta (Saurashtra). Maitrakas of Valabhi. Bhatarkah, circa 475-500. Drachm (Silver, 13 mm, 1.85 g, 12 h). Bust of Bhatarkah to right, wearing headdress and earring. Rev. RAJNO MAHAKSATRAPA PARAMA ADITYA BHAKTA MAHASAMANTA SRI SARVVA BHATTARAKASA (in Brahmi) Trident upward. Pieper 913. Rare and nicely toned. Struck slightly off center, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Prof. Dr. Björn-Uwe Abels, privately acquired in 1985.