Lot 113

Ancient Kushano-Sassanian Kidarite Huns Varahan Gold Dinara

Auction # 22 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 80000 - 100000
  • Opening Bid -
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Catalog Reference #
Gobl # 724, Cribb & Jongeward # 2427
Metal Composition
Gold
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
35.54 mm
Weight
7.50 gms
Denomination
Dinara
Calendar/Year
c. 4th Century AD

Ancient, Kushano-Sassanian/Kidarite Huns, Varahan (c. 4th Century AD), Gold Dinara, 7.50 gms, 35.54 mm, Obverse: King standing facing, wearing an elaborate crown, his left hand holding a standard, his right hand at fire altar, fire emerging from his shoulders, wearing a long sword, Trishul behind altar, Tamgha in right field, Bactrian legend around, Reverse: Standing deity Oesho (Siva), holding a diadem and trident, behind him Nandi bull to left, Dotted border around, Gobl # 724, Cribb & Jongeward # 2427, very fine, very rare.