Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
November 2015 Baltimore Auction - Sess. A-C 5-6 November 2015
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INDIA. Kushan Empire. AV Dinar. Kanishka I (ca. A.D. 127-52). GOOD FINE.
7.80 gms. Fr-14; Mitch-3063. RARE type. King standing facing, holding trident in his left hand and lowering his right hand to altar. Very elusive type with four-armed god Siva depicted on the reverse. Superior to the plate coin in Mitchiner which is struck on a severely clipped flan. Aside from a fair amount of wear, the piece offered here is in superior condition, with choice centering and a full strike. Brilliant gold color and nice surfaces free of porosity. Small edge bump on the reverse. GOOD FINE.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00
7.80 gms. Fr-14; Mitch-3063. RARE type. King standing facing, holding trident in his left hand and lowering his right hand to altar. Very elusive type with four-armed god Siva depicted on the reverse. Superior to the plate coin in Mitchiner which is struck on a severely clipped flan. Aside from a fair amount of wear, the piece offered here is in superior condition, with choice centering and a full strike. Brilliant gold color and nice surfaces free of porosity. Small edge bump on the reverse. GOOD FINE.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00