456, Lot: 275. Estimate $750. Sold for $800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KUSHANO-SASANIANS. Vahrām (Bahram) I. Circa AD 330-365. AV Dinar (35mm, 7.72 g, 1h). Boxlo (Balkh) mint. Struck under Kidarite king Kidara, circa AD 350-365. Vahram standing left on ground line, wearing lotus crown with ribbons and surmounted by pomegranate with ribbons, flames at shoulders, sacrificing at altar and holding trident; to left, trident standard above altar, middle prong surmounted by crescent; to right, tamgha above tulip / Siva standing facing, holding diadem and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing left. Cribb, Kidarites 5B; ANS Kushan 2430; cf. MK 727-30 (for type); Donum Burns –; cf. Adams III 2175. Areas of light toning, minor flan crack, typical rough strike on reverse. EF.