INDIA, Kushan Empire. Circa 2nd to 3rd centuries AD. AV Repoussé Medallion (27mm, 4.30 g).

Triton XXV
Lot: 617.

The Archytas Collection, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Estimate: $ 5 000

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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Circa 2nd to 3rd centuries AD. AV Repoussé Medallion (27mm, 4.30 g). Diademed and draped facing bust of Ardoxsho, wearing mural crown with ribbon to left [and right], holding lotus in right hand and cornucopia in left / Blank disk. C. Sachs, “Joaillerie kouchane” section of G. Fussman, “L’empire kouchan," in O. Bopearachchi, ed. De l'Indus à l'Oxus: Archéologie de l'Asie centrale (2003), 181 (this medallion). Light toning in devices, modest wear on high points, minor separation and traces of earthen deposits at border, reverse punctured in antiquity, otherwise as made. Set in bezel with ornate suspension loop. A stunning example of Kushan jewelry.

From the Archytas Collection. Ex Triton XXII (8 January 2019), lot 474.


The final winners of all Triton XXV lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 11-12 January 2022. Triton XXV – Session Two – Greek Coinage (Part 2) through Roman Provincial Coinage will be held Tuesday afternoon, 11 January 2022 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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