Roma Numismatics

Auction XXX  –  21 March 2024

Roma Numismatics, Auction XXX

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, Medieval and World Coins

Th, 21.03.2024, from 2:00 PM CET
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Description

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Kidarite Huns, temp. Kidara AV Dinar. In the name and types of Vahrām (Bahram) I Kushanshah. Boxlo (Balkh) mint, circa AD 350-365. King standing facing, wearing lotus crown with ribbons, head to left, sacrificing over altar and holding trident; flames at shoulders, filleted trident to left, middle prong surmounted by crescent, Brahmi 'ba' over Kidarite tamgha and rosette of seven pellets in right field / Siva standing facing, holding diadem and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing to left. Cribb, Kidarites 6C; MK 735; ANS Kushan -. 7.54g, 34mm, 12h.

Mint State; typically blundered reverse, otherwise a tremendous example.

Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Live Auction 5, 27 September 2022, lot 454;
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., Auction XXII, 7 October 2021, lot 519.

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Price realized 700 GBP
Starting price 450 GBP
Estimate 750 GBP
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