INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 152-192. AV Dinar (21mm, 7.94 g, 12h). Subsidiary mint in Gandhara (Peshawar?). Early phase.

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 560. Estimated: $ 2 500

Central Asian, Gold

Sold For $ 2 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 152-192. AV Dinar (21mm, 7.94 g, 12h). Subsidiary mint in Gandhara (Peshawar?). Early phase. ÞAO(retrograde h)A(retrograde h)OÞAO OOhÞKI KOÞ(retrograde h)O, crowned and diademed bust left on clouds, holding mace scepter in right hand and goad in left; flames over shoulder / MIIPO to right, Miiro (Mithra) standing facing, head left, extending hand in benediction, cradling filleted scepter, and holding hilt of sword; tamgha to left. MK 291 (dies 30/10); ANS Kushan 755; Donum Burns –; Sunrise –. EF.

From the collection of Professor David R. Beatty, CM, OBE. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 87 (18 May 2011), lot 779.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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