INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. AV Dinar (20.5mm, 7.87 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Early phase.Electronic Auction 466 Central Asian, Gold Sold For $ 950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. AV Dinar (20.5mm, 7.87 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Early phase. diademed, and crowned half-length bust left on clouds, holding mace-scepter and goad / Mao, lunar horns at shoulders, standing facing, head left, extending hand in benediction, cradling scepter, and hand on sword hilt; tamgha to left. MK 180 (O10/R–; rev. die unlisted); ANS Kushan –; Donum Burns –; cf. Gorny & Mosch 170, lot 1605 (for obv.; same die). Toned, obverse struck with worn die. VF. Very rare. |