INDIA, INDIAN IMITATION. Late 2nd-mid 3rd century. AV (23mm, 7.33 g, 12h). Imitation of Vasudeva I. VF.Electronic Auction 551 Central Asian, Gold Sold For $ 450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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INDIA, INDIAN IMITATION. Late 2nd-mid 3rd century. AV (23mm, 7.33 g, 12h). Imitation of Vasudeva I. Vasudeva standing left, sacrificing over altar and holding filleted staff; filleted trident to left / Siva standing facing, holding a garland or diadem and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing right. Cf. MK 525 (Vasudeva II; for type). Toned, deposits in devices, areas of weak strike. VF. Contemporary ornate tubular mount attached. |