KUSHANO-SASANIANS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) (I–II). Circa AD 230-245. AV Dinar (26.5mm, 7.94 g, 12h). Imitating Kushan king Vasudeva I. Uncertain mint in Baktria. Early series. EF.Electronic Auction 562 Central Asian, Gold Sold For $ 850. 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 (26.5mm, 7.94 g, 12h). Imitating Kushan king Vasudeva I. Uncertain mint in Baktria. Early series. Vasudeva standing left, holding trident, sacrificing over altar to left; filleted trident to left; symbol to left of filleted trident; 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 and tamgha; triple pellets below Nandi's head. MK 692; ANS Kushan 1698; Donum Burns 474. Lightly toned, deposits in devices, double struck, tiny edge splits. EF. |