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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. AV Dinar (20mm, 8.03 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Late phase. Near EF.CNG Feature Auction 129 Central Asian, Gold Estimate: $ 1 500 |
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. AV Dinar (20mm, 8.03 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Late phase. Nimbate, diademed, and crowned half-length bust left on clouds, holding mace scepter and filleted spear / Ardoxsho, wearing stephane, standing facing, head right, extending cornucopia with both hands; monogram to right. MK 286 (dies 12/42); ANS Kushan 749 = Adams III, lot 2123 (same obv. die); Donum Burns 263; BM inv. 1879,0501.46 (same dies). Lightly toned, traces of double strike, reverse struck with rusty die, small edge mark. Near EF. |