. India India, Kashmir – Vinayaditya of the Kidara Kingdom – Debased Gold Dinar – 5th Century AD or Later
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A 6.6 g debased gold dinar of Vinayaditya of the Kidara Kingdom, from Kashmir in northern India, dated to the 5th century AD or later, with a stylised royal bust on the obverse and a horse on the reverse.
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India, Kashmir – Vinayaditya of the Kidara Kingdom – Debased Gold Dinar – 5th Century AD or Later
Rare debased gold dinar of King Vinayaditya of the Kidara Kingdom, struck in the Kashmir region of northern India. These coins belong to the post-Kushan and Kidarite numismatic tradition and are recognised for their distinctive stylised portrait and horse motifs, reflecting the artistic and monetary developments of early medieval Kashmir.
The obverse depicts the stylised royal bust, while the reverse features the characteristic horse design associated with this series. This coin represents an important historical issue from the Kidara dynasty, a significant power in north-western India and Central Asia during the early medieval period.
Specifications
Country: India
Region: Kashmir (Jammu & Kashmir)
Ruler: Vinayaditya (Kidara Kingdom)
Denomination: Dinar
Date: 5th century AD or later
Metal: Debased Gold
Weight: 6.6 g
Diameter: Approximately 21 mm
Thickness: Approximately 3 mm
Condition
Well-preserved example with clear devices and natural age-related wear consistent with circulation. The coin retains an attractive golden appearance and good historical character. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
A desirable and historically significant piece for collectors of ancient Indian, Kidarite, and Kashmir coinage. Gold alloy.
India, Kashmir – Vinayaditya of the Kidara Kingdom – Debased Gold Dinar – 5th Century AD or Later
Rare debased gold dinar of King Vinayaditya of the Kidara Kingdom, struck in the Kashmir region of northern India. These coins belong to the post-Kushan and Kidarite numismatic tradition and are recognised for their distinctive stylised portrait and horse motifs, reflecting the artistic and monetary developments of early medieval Kashmir.
The obverse depicts the stylised royal bust, while the reverse features the characteristic horse design associated with this series. This coin represents an important historical issue from the Kidara dynasty, a significant power in north-western India and Central Asia during the early medieval period.
Specifications
Country: India
Region: Kashmir (Jammu & Kashmir)
Ruler: Vinayaditya (Kidara Kingdom)
Denomination: Dinar
Date: 5th century AD or later
Metal: Debased Gold
Weight: 6.6 g
Diameter: Approximately 21 mm
Thickness: Approximately 3 mm
Condition
Well-preserved example with clear devices and natural age-related wear consistent with circulation. The coin retains an attractive golden appearance and good historical character. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
A desirable and historically significant piece for collectors of ancient Indian, Kidarite, and Kashmir coinage. Gold alloy.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
India
Denomination
India, Kashmir – Vinayaditya of the Kidara Kingdom – Debased Gold Dinar – 5th Century AD or Later
Metal
AV
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
6.6 g
