Lot 120
Ancient Huns in Kashmir Toramana II Copper Unit
Auction # 9 Lucknow (Online)
- Estimated Price (INR)
- 800 - 1000
- Price Realised -
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Auction Completed!
- Catalog Reference #
- Mitchiner, Non-Islamic States & Western Colonies (AD 600-1979) pp. 155-158
- Metal Composition
- Copper
- Lot Grade/Condition
- very fine
- Diameter
- 20.99 mm
- Weight
- 6.79 gms
- Denomination
- Unit
- Calendar/Year
- c. 530-570 AD
Ancient, Huns in Kashmir, Toramana II (c. 530-570 AD), Copper Unit, 6.79 gms, 20.99 mm, Obverse: King standing and sacrificing at fire altar. Traces of late Brahmi legend ‘Shri Toramana’ at left along circular margin, Reverse: Goddess Lakshmi seated facing on a lion. Holding a long-stemmed lotus. Late Brahmi legend ‘Jaya’ at right, Mitchiner, Non-Islamic States & Western Colonies (AD 600-1979) pp. 155-158, very fine, scarce.