HUNNIC TRIBES, Kidarites. Kidara, circa 350-385. Dinar (Gold, 34 mm, 7.70 g), Balkh. 'BAΓO KIΔAPA OOZOPKO KOÞANO ÞAYO ('His Majesty, Kidara, Great King of the Kushan' in Bactrian) Kidara 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 above blundered rosette. Rev. The illustrious God (Shiva) standing facing with flaming hair, holding diadem in his right hand and trident in his left; behind, the bull Nandi, his companion, standing left. ANS Kushan 2433. Cribb, Kidarites, p. 140, 16. Struck from worn dies, otherwise, good very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 460 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |