Lot 188

Ancient Later Kushan Rulers Kidaras Debased Gold Dinara

Auction # 12 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 9000 - 10000
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Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Debased Gold
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
22.61 mm
Weight
7.74 gms
Denomination
Dinara
Calendar/Year
c. 4th Century AD

Ancient, Later Kushan Rulers, Kidaras (c. 4th Century AD), Debased Gold Dinara, 7.74 gms, 22.61 mm, Obverse: Standing king offering to fire altar.Brahmi below his left shoulder reading “Kidara”, Reverse: Seated deity Ardoksho (Lakshmi). Brahmi legend in right field, very fine, rare.