KUSHANO-SASANIANS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) (I–II). Circa AD 230-245. AV Dinar (23mm, 7.81 g, 12h). Imitating Kushan king Vasudeva I. Uncertain mint in Baktria. Early series. VF.Electronic Auction 552 Central Asian, Gold Sold For $ 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KUSHANO-SASANIANS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) (I–II). Circa AD 230-245. AV Dinar (23mm, 7.81 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; to right, triple pellets above tamgha / OhÞO 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 and tamgha; triple pellets to left of rear leg. Cf. MK 652; ANS Kushan 1690; Donum Burns –. Toned, traces of deposits, scratches, obverse struck with worn and rusty die, edge marks. VF. |