| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 43203 Price realized: 36,000 USD (Approx. 33,876 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: INDIA. Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises. AV Double-Dinar (15.97 gms), Main mint in Baktria, ca. A.D. 113-127. ABOUT UNCIRCULATED. Donrum Burns-77; ANS Kushan-261. Obverse: Diademed and crowned half-length bust of Vima Kadphises right, holding mace-scepter and hilt of sword; flames at right shoulder, tamgha at left; Reverse: Siva standing facing, head left, holding trident and resting left arm on bull Nandi behind. This stunning Kushan Double Dinar delivers exciting luster, with strong details and essentially no signs of handling present. As a commendably struck example of this uncommon and hefty type, this Kushan gold issue should have no problems reaching a captive audience of bidders. Estimate: $10000 - $15000 |  |
