HUNNIC TRIBES, Hephthalites. Rana Datasatya, circa 7th-8th centuries. Dinar (Electrum, 16 mm, 6.12 g, 3 h). Draped bust of Rana Datasatya to right, wearing elaborate crown with korymbos flanked by two wings; before, crescent. Rev. RANA DATASATYA (in Brahmi) Fire altar. R. Senior: Some new coins from Sind, in: ONS Newsletter 149 (Summer 1996), p. 6, 3 var. (without round object within the circle of dots). SNS III, pl. 145 C18 var. (without round object within the circle of dots and (attributed to the Sasanian governors of Sind). Light scratches and with minor corrosion, otherwise, about very fine.
From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, ex Heritage Europe 58, 15 May 2018, 7138.
Price realized | 360 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |