Lot 3586

Sale 88 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, Dr John Chapman Collection

Description

Jammu and Kashmir, Late imitative issue of Kushan, Kidara issue for Taxila (c.360-380 A.D.), gold stater, (7.74 grams), obv. standing king facing with head to left, with trident in left hand, rev. crude representation of Goddess Ardoksho enthroned facing, (M.3618-3620). Good very fine and scarce.

A development in the deteriation of the stylised type that continued for another 500 years in the coinage of Kashmir until the advent of Muslim rule.

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$420

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