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Post-Guptas, Kidara of Kashmir, Sri Tunjina I (7th Century CE), Debase Gold Dinar, Obv: the king standing facing left, nimbate,&nbsp;wearing Kushan style clothing, sacrificing over an altar at left and holding a trident&nbsp;in his left hand, Brahmi legend “Sri Tuysina” (Sri Tunjina) in the upper left field, Rev: the goddess enthroned facing in Vamardhaparyanka pose, nimbate, holding a long-stemmed lotus&nbsp;in her left hand and holding another lotus in her right, Brahmi legend ("Kidara") in the left field and "Jayati" in the right field,&nbsp;7.21g, 22.39mm, (TGE. S. Kumar # Pg. 404),&nbsp;about extremely fine,&nbsp;Extremely Rare.&nbsp;

Note:&nbsp;This coin, by its metal composition, close resemblance to the issues of Toramana, and the legend “Sri Tunjina,” can be securely associated with the kings of Kashmir mentioned in the later sections of Kalhana’s Rajatarangini—the celebrated Chronicle of Kashmir. The most plausible attribution is to the first King Tunjina (Rajatarangini II.11–56), who, according to the text, ruled Kashmir for thirty-six years.<o:p></o:p>The Rajatarangini also records a second Tunjina, identified as Pravarasena (III.97–101). Since coins explicitly bearing the name Pravarasena are already known, it is improbable that the same ruler would have issued coins under two distinct names. Therefore, this piece most likely belongs to the earlier Tunjina.<o:p></o:p>The chronology of Rajatarangini for this era remains uncertain—some traditions place these rulers in the 1st century CE, while others favor the 4th century CE. However, a 7th-century dating is more consistent, as the chronicle mentions a King Pratapasila (III.330), contemporary to the great northern ruler Harshavardhana, with whom Tunjina’s successors were allied.<o:p></o:p>On iconographic grounds, the obverse figure may represent the king himself, modeled after the Kushan prototypes, or more likely Lord Shiva, indicated by the trident (trishul) in his left hand. The reverse figure, seated on a lotus, may be identified as Sri Lakshmi, though within the Shaivite context of this coinage, it could equally symbolize Uma or Parvati, Shiva’s consort. The overall design draws inspiration from both Kushan and Gupta art styles, combining royal and divine motifs in a refined aesthetic.<o:p></o:p>This is the first known specimen of its type, of great rarity and historical significance—important not only for its association with early Hindu dynasties of Kashmir, but also for being one of the earliest depictions of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on Indian coinage.<o:p></o:p>A similar specimen was sold in 2013 for&nbsp;₹5,50,000, highlighting the exceptional rarity and importance of this remarkable piece.<o:p></o:p>

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