Triton XIX, Lot: 2172. 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 (34mm, 7.75 g, 12h). Boxlo (Balkh) mint. Struck under Kidarite king Kidara, circa AD 350-365. bogo orohooko ozooxoxoshoxooo, 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; to right, symbol above tamgha and symbol / boorza xoo in Kushano-Bactrian, Siva standing facing, holding diadem and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing left; z in legend horizontal. ANS Kushan 2427 (this coin); Cribb, Kidarites 5A; cf. MK 727-30 (for type; Wahram). EF.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams.