The famous Sun Temple of Multan
Lot 794
LOCAL ISSUES, Sind. Multan. Tapanasa, circa 650-700. Damma (Silver, 14 mm, 0.62 g), type A2, circa 675-700. Stylized head to right with SRI ('Lord' in Brahmi on the forehead) and pellets around. Rev. Stylized fire altar of three dots above a base; around SRI TAPANA[ASA] ('Lord of the Sun' in Brahmi). Fishman & Todd, p. 221 ff. Rare and nicely toned. Very fine.

From a collection of coins from Central Asia.

The name TAPANASA means 'of the Sun' and is likely a reference to the famous Sun Temple of Multan.
Starting price:
25 CHF
Hammer price:
110 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
5 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 15-Aug-20, 20:36:30 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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