INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. AV Dinar (20mm, 7.80 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Early phase. VF.

Electronic Auction 539
Lot: 413. Estimated: $ 750

Central Asian, Gold

Sold For $ 1 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Go to Live

INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. AV Dinar (20mm, 7.80 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Early phase. Diademed and crowned half-length bust left on clouds, holding mace-scepter and goad / Siva, nimbate, standing left, holding thunderbolt, flask, trident, and horns of goat to lower left; tamgha to left. Cf. MK 155 (for type; dies unlisted); ANS Kushan –; cf. Donum Burns 229 ([Manaobago] same obv. die) . Lightly oned, deposits, areas of double strike, possibly ex jewelry. VF.


Closing Date and Time: 31 May 2023 at 12:17:20 ET.

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