Lot 133

Ancient Kabul region Nezak Huns Shri Shahi Copper Unit

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Catalog Reference #
Gobl # 1967
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
23.66 mm
Weight
2.71 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
c. 6th-7th Century AD

Ancient, Kabul region, Nezak Huns, Shri Shahi (c. 6th-7th Century AD), Copper Unit, 2.71 gms, 23.66 mm, Obverse: Bust of King to right, wearing a flaming crown and ornated robes, Brahmi legend in front of face reading ‘Shri Shahi’, dotted border around, Reverse: Fire altar with two stylized attendants standing on each side, two wheels flanking the flame, dotted border around, Gobl # 1967, very fine, very rare in this grade.