Triton XIX, Lot: 2170. Estimate $750. Sold for $650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KUSHANO-SASANIANS. Vahrām (Bahram) I. Circa AD 330-365. AV Dinar (36mm, 7.76 g, 11h). Boxlo (Balkh) mint. Struck under Kidarite king Kidara, circa AD 350-365.
bogo oorohookoo ozooxoxoshoxoshohso in Kushano-Bactrian, Vahram standing left on ground line, wearing lotus crown with ribbons and surmounted by pomegranate, flames at shoulders, sacrificing at altar and holding trident; to left, trident standard above altar, middle prong surmounted by crescent; symbol to left of trident; triple pellets below left arm; to right, tamgha above symbol /
oozoo in Kushano-Bactrian, Siva standing facing, holding diadem and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing left. ANS Kushan 2425 (this coin); Cribb,
Kidarites 5A; MK 727. VF, light toning in devices, stress crack on reverse.
From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams, purchased from William B. Warden, Jr, February 1998.