Lot 298

Ancient World Indo Sassanian Eastern Early type Anonymous issue Billon Unit

Auction # 12 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 800 - 1000
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Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Billon
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
31.73 mm
Weight
3.53 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
7th-8th Century AD

Ancient World, Indo Sassanian, Eastern Early type, Anonymous issue (7th-8th Century AD), Billon Unit, 3.53 gms, 31.73 mm, Obv. Bust of King to right within a dotted border, An elobarate diadem on the king’s head with Brahmi letter “Sa” on the top, Rev. A crude depiction of the Sassanian fire altar within a dotted border, This coin type with Brahmi letter “Sa” on obverse is more difficult to come by than the other types, very fine, very scarce.