KUSHANO-SASANIANS, Kushan Empire. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) (I–II). Circa AD 230-245. AV Quarter Dinar (14mm, 1.90 g, 12h). Imitating Kushan king Vasudeva I. Uncertain mint in Baktria. Early series. VF.Electronic Auction 531 – Session 1 Central Asian, Gold Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KUSHANO-SASANIANS, Kushan Empire. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) (I–II). Circa AD 230-245. AV Quarter Dinar (14mm, 1.90 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; pellet between legs; four pellets to right / Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, holding a garland or diadem and trident with O on shaft; behind, the bull Nandi standing left; tamgha to upper left; triple pellets below Nandi’s head. MK 674 (Vasudeva II); ANS Kushan –; Donum Burns 467-8. Lightly toned, deposits in devices, reverse die rust, evidence of having been mounted. VF. Rare. |