Lot 3586
Sale 88 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, Dr John Chapman Collection
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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