Lot 283
Ancient Alchon Huns Mihirkula Copper Unit
Auction # 12 Lucknow (Online)
- Estimated Price (INR)
- 6000 - 8000
- Unsold
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Auction Completed!
- Catalog Reference #
- Pieper # 1977, pg. 303
- Metal Composition
- Copper
- Lot Grade/Condition
- fine
- Diameter
- 21.18 mm
- Weight
- 7.03 gms
- Denomination
- Unit
- Calendar/Year
- 515-540 AD
Ancient, Alchon Huns, Mihirkula (515-540 AD), Copper Unit, 7.03 gms, 21.18 mm, Obverse: Kushan styled standing king sacrificing at fire altarand holding a standard, Late Brahmi legend ‘(Sha)hi Mi(hi)ragu(la)’ around, Reverse: Goddess Ardoksho(Lakshmi) seated front facing on throne holding diadem and cornucopia, Pieper # 1977, pg. 303, fine, very rare.