INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. AV Dinar (19mm, 7.66 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Late phase. VF.

Electronic Auction 525 – Session 1
Lot: 609. Estimated: $ 500

Central Asian, Gold

Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. AV Dinar (19mm, 7.66 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Late phase. Diademed and crowned half-length bust left on clouds, holding mace-scepter and goad; flames over shoulder / Miiro (Mithra) standing facing, head left, extending hand in benediction and holding hilt of sword; tamgha to left. MK 194 (O–/R41 [unlisted obverse die]) = ANS Kushan 733 (same rev. die); Baldwin’s Auction 71, lot 1341 (same dies). Ex jewelry, scuffs, light scratches. VF. Extremely rare, one of three known.

From the S & S Collection. Lot includes a Joel L. Malter ticket marked lot 308.


Closing Date and Time: 19 October 2022 at 13:22:40 ET.

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