SILK ROAD, Uncertain. Circa 3rd-4th centuries AD or slightly later. AV Bracteate (21mm, 0.85 g, 12h). Imitating a Kushan dinar of Vasudeva I.Electronic Auction 469 Central Asian, Gold Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SILK ROAD, Uncertain. Circa 3rd-4th centuries AD or slightly later. AV Bracteate (21mm, 0.85 g, 12h). Imitating a Kushan dinar of Vasudeva I. Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, holding diadem and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing left; tamgha to upper left / Incuse of obverse. Cf. MK 509 (for rev.). Lightly toned, traces of deposits. VF. Holed twice for suspension. |