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Lot 832: India, Alchon Huns. Narendra. 6th century A.D. Æ. Taxila(?). 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)
- Starting Bid: $60
- 0 Bid(s)
Description
Narendra. 6th century A.D. Æ (25 mm, 2.92 g). Taxila(?). Stylized bust of king right, wearing crescent-crested crown and holding plant; traces of Brahmi legend Sri to right / Blank (incuse of obverse punch). Göbl 150. Scarce and choice. Brown patina. Very fine.
A scarce type that was probably issued in Taxila. The king's head is elongated, typical of the Huns who practiced head-binding. This has been attributed to a local Hunnic ruler called Narenda, and was probably the last in the series.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 832
- Listing #: 234871
- Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:18:30 PM CT
- Estimate: $100