HUNNIC TRIBES, Kidarites. Kidara, circa 350-385. Dinar (Electrum, 22 mm, 8.00 g, 12 h), Gandhara. Kidara standing front, head to left, sacrificing with his right hand over altar and holding standard in his left; to upper left, filleted trident; in field to right, 'Gandhara'; under the king's left arm, 'Kidara'; next to altar, 'Kipana'; all in Brahmi. Rev. Ardoxsho enthroned facing, holding diadem with two ribbons in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left. ANS Kushan 2435. Cribb, Kidarites, pl. 4, 40. Struck from slightly worn dies and with a minor flan crack, otherwise, nearly very fine.
From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, formed since the 1970s, privately acquired from Ancient Coins Canada.
Price realized | 260 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |