HUNNIC TRIBES, Kidarites. Uncertain king, late 4th-early 5th century. Dinar (Electrum, 34 mm, 7.34 g, 12 h). King standing front, head to left, wearing a crenellated crown with a globe on top between two broad horizontally-pleated ribbons and holding trident in his left hand; to left, trident above small altar; to right, tamgha; around, blundered legend. Rev. Traces of the illustrious God (Shiva) standing facing. ANS Kushan -. Cribb, Kidarites, p. 141, 21. Rare. Struck from a worn reverse die and with some edge cracks, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, ex Heritage Europe 52, 15 November 2016, 4032.
Price realized | 750 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |