HUNNIC TRIBES, Kidarites. Uncertain ruler. 5th century AD. AV/EL

HUNNIC TRIBES, Kidarites. Uncertain ruler. 5th century AD. AV/EL dinar (34 mm; 7,24 g). Balkh mint. Kushano-Sasanian style figure (Vahram) standing left, wearing lotus crown surmounted by pomegranate, flames at shoulders, sacrificing at altar and holding trident; trident standard above altar to left and middle prong surmounted by crescent; pellet above tamgha and swastika? in right field / Siva standing facing, holding diadem and trident; the bull Nandi standing left behind. A clear and attractive specimen., Cribb, Kidarites 6F, Göbl, Dokumente Em. 84, Grade: 1+, From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams who purchased the coin from Hakim Hamidi (Persic Gallery) on July 1985; Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 100, 7.10.2015, lot 217