KUSHANO-SASANIANS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) (I–II). Circa AD 230-245. AV Dinar (25mm, 7.63 g, 12h). Imitating Kushan king Vasudeva I. Uncertain mint in Baktria. Early series. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 558
Lot: 289. Estimated: $ 400

Central Asian, Gold

Sold For $ 950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KUSHANO-SASANIANS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) (I–II). Circa AD 230-245. AV Dinar (25mm, 7.63 g, 12h). Imitating Kushan king Vasudeva I. Uncertain mint in Baktria. Early series. Vasudeva standing left, holding trident, sacrificing over altar to left; filleted trident to left; pellet on altar; to right, five pellets above tamgha; pellet after BO in legend / Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, holding a garland or diadem and trident with two pellets on shaft; behind, the bull Nandi standing left; tamgha to upper left; + below Nandi's head. MK –, but cf. 667; ANS Kushan –; Donum Burns 464 var. (four pellets above tamgha on obv.). Toned, tiny marks, slightly double stuck with worn dies. Near VF.


Closing Date and Time: 20 March 2024 at 11:36:00 ET.

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