Lot 3

Ancient, Punjab Region, Post Kidarite Series, Kritavirya (c. 7th Century AD), Gold (electrum) Dinar, 7.58 gms, 19.20 mm, Obv: Diademed and robed king standing facing to his right, holding a standard in his left arm and sacrificing at altar with his right arm, Trishul above his right arm, Brahmi legend ‘Kidara’ written vertically under his left arm, Rev: Enthroned Goddess Ardoksho (Lakshmi) seated facing, holding diadem and cornucopia, Brahmi legend ‘(Shri) Krita(virya)’ in extreme right field, Tamgha at left, Reference # Deyell-Treasure, Trade & Tradition-pg.27, very fine, very rare.