Kashmir, Anonymous and Unattributed, Copper, 7.12g, The Hunnic series, Obv: Frontal image

Kashmir, Anonymous and Unattributed, Copper, 7.12g, The Hunnic series, Obv: Frontal image of Lord Vishnu, wearing a dhoti, resting one hand on a mace (Gada) and the other on a wheel (Chakra), Rev: Goddess in frontal depiction, possibly seated in a Lalitasana posture (Unpublished in major sources). Very fine, extremely rare. These uninscribed coins, known chiefly from North Kashmir, are most likely issues of Pravarasena or Meghavahana from the Hazara region. The frontally shown Vishnu has parallels in Kashmiri images of Vaikuntha whose cult was very popular in Kashmir.

Sold for ₹22,000

Auction: Auction #83 · Oswal Antiques · 2020-06-08 · Estimate: ₹ 15000 - ₹ 20000

Category: Ancient : Kashmir

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