Lot 107

Ancient Kabul region Nezak Huns Shri Shahi Copper Unit

Auction # 20 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 3000 - 3500
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

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

Ancient, Kabul region, Nezak Huns, Shri Shahi (c. 6th-7th Century AD), Copper Unit, 2.49 gms, 23.93 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 attendants standing on each side, wheels flanking the flame, dotted border around, Gobl # 1967, very fine, very rare in this grade.