KUSHANO-SASANIANS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) (I–II). Circa AD 230-245. AV Dinar (25mm, 7.94 g, 12h). Imitating Kushan king Vasudeva I. Uncertain mint in Baktria. Early series. VF.Electronic Auction 558 Central Asian, Gold Sold For $ 1 100. 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, 7.94 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; swastika between legs; to right, pellet above tamgha; pellet after BO in legend / Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, holding a garland or diadem and trident with O on shaft; behind, the bull Nandi standing left; tamgha to upper left; triple pellets below Nandi's head. MK 680; ANS Kushan –; Donum Burns –. Toned, tiny marks, slightly double stuck with slightly worn dies. VF. |