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Electronic Auction 484  27 Jan 2021
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Lot 501

Estimate: 500 USD
Price realized: 600 USD
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KUSHANO-SASANIANS. Vahrām (Bahram) I. Circa AD 330-365. AV Dinar (36mm, 7.66 g, 12h). Boxlo (Balkh) mint. Struck under Kidarite king Kidara, circa AD 350-365. Vahram standing left on ground line, wearing lotus crown with ribbons and surmounted by pomegranate, flames at shoulders, sacrificing at altar and holding trident; to left, trident standard above altar, middle prong surmounted by crescent; to right, tamgha above symbol / Siva standing facing, holding diadem and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing left. Cf. Cribb, Kidarites B6 (for type); cf. MK 733 (same); ANS Kushan 2424 = Adams III 2169; Donum Burns 818 var. (pellets below arm). Die rust on reverse. EF.
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