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Nomos 9

21 October 2014
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 28000 CHF
Hammer Price:  Unsold
Lot 183

INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises, c. 100-127/8. 2 Dinars (Gold, 24mm, 15.91 g 12), ‘Mint A’, third issue. BACIΛEYC OOH-MO KAΔΦICHC Diademed and robed figure of Vima Kadphises seated facing on clouds, head to right, wearing tiara, and holding a mace in his right hand; at his shoulders, flames; to left, tamgha Rev. maharajasa radadirajasa trarvaloga isvarasa mahisvarasa Vima Kathphshasa tratarasa (in Karosthi) Siva, ithyphallic, standing facing, head to left, holding trident in his right hand and resting his left on the shoulder of the bull Nandi, standing to right behind him; in field to left, Buddhist Triratanam. Donum Burns 75. MK 10. Very rare. A splendid example, very well struck and with clear designs. Good extremely fine.


From the Canonicus collection.

Online bidding closes: 21 Oct 2014, 00:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 26 Apr 2024, 05:00:44 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:Unsold

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