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Maker(s):Varhran III (minted under)
Culture:Kushano-Sasanian
Title:Stater of Varahran III Kushanshah
Date Made:ca. 335-365
Type:Coin/Money
Materials:Gold
Place Made:Asia; Bactria (Afghanistan); Balkh
Measurements:Overall: 1 7/16 in; 3.7 cm
Accession Number:  MH 2012.7
Credit Line:Purchase with the Marian Hayes (Class of 1925) Art Purchase Fund
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Obverse: Crowned king standing facing, head turned left, sacrificing at small alter in lower left field and holding trident in his left hand. Tamgha in right field.
Obverse legend: [inscription in Bactrian]
Reverse: Shiva and bull (Nandi) standing, facing left. [Very muddled strike/image.]

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