CNG 106, Lot: 595. Estimate $750. Sold for $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KUSHANO-SASANIANS. temp. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) – Pērōz (Fīrūz) I. Circa AD 255-310. AV Dinar (26mm, 8.02 g, 12h). Imitating Kushan king Vasudeva I. Uncertain mint in Baktria. Early series. Vasudeva standing left, flames on shoulder, holding filleted standard, sacrificing over altar to left; filleted trident to left; symbol to left; swastika between legs; tamgha to right / Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, holding a garland or diadem and trident with O on shaft; behind, the bull Nandi standing left; to upper left, pellet to left of tamgha. MK 691 (Vasudeva II); ANS Kushan 1698; Donum Burns 474-5. Near EF, areas of reddish toning, hint of earthen deposits.

From the George Bernert Collection.