Davissons Ltd.
Auction 39 1 Apr 2020
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KUSHANO-SASANIAN. Vahrām (Bahram) I Kushanshah. Circa A.D. 335-370. AV dinar. 7.91 gm. 36 mm. Boxlo (Balkh) Mint. Struck under the Kidarite king Kidara, circa A.D. 350-365. Bahram standing left, holding trident, wearing lotus crown with ribbons surmounted by pomegranate; trident above altar to left, tamgha to right / Siva standing facing, holding diadem and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing left. Cribb, Kidarites 5B. Cf. Adams III 2175. Mint State; beautiful example, well struck on an exceptionally broad, full round flan.