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Lot 509: India, Alchon Huns in Kashmir. Successors of Toramana II. Ca. 530-855. Æ stater.

AUCTION:  Triskeles - Auction 31 (Auction 346)

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  • Starting Bid: $54
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India, Alchon Huns in Kashmir. Successors of Toramana II. Ca. 530-855. Æ stater (21 mm, 6.94 g). King standing, sacrificing at fire altar, with Brahmi legend Sri Tora(mana) at left along circular margin / Goddess Lakshmi seated facing, holding a long-stemmed lotus, one hand raised in benediction, with kalasha (sacred vessel) to left; Brahmi legend Jaya to right. MACW 3799; Mitchiner, Non-Islamic 158. A lovely strike. Choice.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
  • Lot #: 509
  • Listing #: 202822
  • Closed: Friday, March 27, 2020 6:49:20 PM CT
  • Estimate: $90