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Research Coins: Feature Auction

 
Sale: CNG 82, Lot: 799. Estimate $200. 
Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2009. 
Sold For $200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

INDIA, Kushan Empire. Mid to late 2nd century AD. Æ Seal Matrix. Bronze uniface matrix, decorated with Siva design deriving from reverse of AV dinar of Huvishka: Siva, nimbate, standing facing, head left, pouring water from flask and holding vajra (thunderbolt), trident, and holding a he-goat; tamgha to left. Back of matrix carefully fitted with attachments for mounting. Size: 19mm in diameter; 6mm in height at highest point. For coin prototype: cf. MK 308; cf. Donum Burns 276-8. Fine, dark brown patina, traces of earthen deposits, rough.