INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vasishka. Circa AD 247-267. AV Dinar (22mm, 7.75 g, 12h). Main mint in Gandhara. Early phase. VF.

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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vasishka. Circa AD 247-267. AV Dinar (22mm, 7.75 g, 12h). Main mint in Gandhara. Early phase. Vasishka standing left, holding filleted standard, sacrificing over altar to left; filleted trident to left; khoa in Brahmi to right of altar; tha in Brahmi between legs; piya in Brahmi to right / Ardoxsho enthroned facing, holding filleted investiture garland and cornucopia; tha in Brahmi on top rail of throne back; tamgha to upper left.. MK 558; ANS Kushan –; Donum Burns 695; Dow, ACTTB, p. 115 (this coin). Lightly toned, deposits in devices, obverse die rust, some peripheral weakness. VF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 60 (22 May 2002), lot 1152 (part of).

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter, “The Greek Empire.” CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here, and in subsequent electronic auctions.

Closing Date and Time: 18 February 2026 at 12:07:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.