INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vasishka. Circa AD 247-267. AV Quarter Dinar (14mm, 1.97 g, 12h). Main mint in Gandhara. Late phase.Electronic Auction 500 Further Selections from the Archytas Collection, Gold Sold For $ 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vasishka. Circa AD 247-267. AV Quarter Dinar (14mm, 1.97 g, 12h). Main mint in Gandhara. Late phase. Vasishka standing left, holding filleted standard, sacrificing over altar to left; filleted trident to left; trace of ga in Brahmi to right of altar; tha in Brahmi between legs; e in Brahmi below arm; a in Brahmi to right of scepter / Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, holding a garland or diadem and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing left; tamgha to upper left. MK 623 var. (no e in Brahmi); ANS Kushan –; Donum Burns 698-9 var. (same). Deposits in devices. Good VF. |