Triton XIX, Lot: 2147. Estimate $750. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KUSHANO-SASANIANS. temp. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) – Pērōz (Fīrūz) I. Circa AD 255–310. AV Quarter Dinar (16mm, 1.98 g, 12h). Uncertain mint in Baktria. Late series. ÞOO(retrograde h)OÞOO BO ZOO(retrograde Þ)O KOÞO(retrogradeЧ)O, Vasudeva standing left, flames on shoulder, holding filleted standard, sacrificing over altar to left; filleted trident to left; pellet between legs; tamgha to right / OhÞO to right, Siva standing facing, holding a garland or diadem and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing left; tamgha to upper left. ANS Kushan 1703 (this coin); MK 678 (Vasudeva II); Donum Burns –. Near EF, toned, struck with worn dies. Rare.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams, purchased from Dr. Lawrence Brilliant. Ex Skanda Collection (Spink-Taisei 9, 20 February 1991), lot 72.