Lot 395: India, Kashmir kingdom. Successors of Toramana II. Ca. A.D. 530-855. Æ stater.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 29 (Auction 340)

Description

India, Kashmir kingdom. Successors of Toramana II. Ca. A.D. 530-855. Æ stater (21 mm, 6.83 g). King standing, sacrificing at fire altar, with Brahmi legend Sri Tora(mana) at left along circular margin / Goddess Lakshmi seated on a lion with head turned right; Brahmi legend Jaya to right. MACW 3799; Mitchiner, Non-Islamic 158. It is quite hard to find a specimen with the lion visible. This is one of the earliest depictions of Durga on ancient Indian coinage. .

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 395
Listing #: 201334
Closed: Friday, September 13, 2019 6:11:20 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Starting Bid: $60
0 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 395
Listing #: 201334
Closed: Friday, September 13, 2019 6:11:20 PM CT
Estimate: $100