Lot 94

Ancient Kushanas Vasudeva II Gold Dinara

Auction # 14 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 80000 - 90000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Similar to Gobl # 633
Metal Composition
Gold
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
19.95 mm
Weight
7.87 gms
Denomination
Dinara
Calendar/Year
c. 275–300 AD

Ancient, Kushanas, Vasudeva II (c. 275–300 AD), Gold Dinara, 7.87 gms, 19.95 mm, Obverse: Crowned, diademed king standing, holding trident and sacrificing at altar at left, Bactrian legend partially seen around ‘þAONANOþAOBAZOΔηOKOþANO’ (King of Kings Bazodeo Kushan), Brahmi letter ‘Ga’ below left arm, Brahmi letter ‘Ka’ right of ‘Ga’, Brahmi letter ‘Yo’ between legs, Reverse: Two-armed Shiva standing facing, holding trident and diadem, Nandi behind to left, Bactrian legend lef ‘OηþO’, tamgha at right, Dotted border around, Similar to Gobl # 633, very fine, very rare.