INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. AV Quarter Dinar (13mm, 1.79 g, 12h). Subsidiary mint in Gandhara (Peshawar?). Late phase. Fine.Electronic Auction 536 Central Asian, Gold Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. AV Quarter Dinar (13mm, 1.79 g, 12h). Subsidiary mint in Gandhara (Peshawar?). Late phase. Diademed and crowned half-length bust left on clouds or mountain, holding mace-scepter and filleted spear / Miiro (Mithra) standing left, extending hand in benediction and holding scepter; tamgha to left. MK 373 (dies 8/4); ANS Kushan –; Donum Burns –. Deposits in devices, cleaning marks and die breaks on reverse, evidence of having been in jewelry. Fine. Rare. |