SILK ROAD, Uncertain. Circa 2nd century AD. AV Bracteate (19x23mm, 1.20 g, 12h). Imitating obverse of a dinar of Kushan king Vima Kadphises.

CNG Feature Auction 118
Lot: 713. Estimated: $ 500

Central Asian, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 1 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SILK ROAD, Uncertain. Circa 2nd century AD. AV Bracteate (19x23mm, 1.20 g, 12h). Imitating obverse of a dinar of Kushan king Vima Kadphises. Crowned, diademed, draped, and cuirassed bearded half-length bust left, flames at shoulders, holding mace scepter or goad and trident / Incuse of obverse. Unpublished in the standard references. Toned, holed for suspension. VF. Overstruck on uncertain undertype.

From the Archytas Collection.


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