Lot 1956

Sale 84 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Jammu and Kashmir, Late imitative of Kushan, issue for Vinayaditya, (c. late 5th century A.D.), base gold stater, (7.47 grams), obv. debased standing king facing with head to left, rev. crude representation of Goddess Ardoksho enthroned facing, (M.3659). Good very fine.

Lot includes a certificate from Dr.H.N. Pollard. This is a further development of the deteriation of the stylised Kushan type coinage that continued for another 500 years in the coinage of Kashmir until the advent of Muslim rule.

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$180

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