KUSHANO-SASANIANS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) (I–II). Circa AD 230-245. AV Dinar (24mm, 7.93 g, 12h). Imitating Kushan king Vasudeva I. Uncertain mint in Baktria. Early series. Good VF.

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Lot: 543. Estimated: $ 600

Central Asian, Gold

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KUSHANO-SASANIANS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) (I–II). Circa AD 230-245. AV Dinar (24mm, 7.93 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 to right of altar; uncertain symbol to right of leg; to right, triple pelts above tamgha, additional pellet below / 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; pellet between shaft and hind leg. Cf. MK 654 (for type – same obv. die); ANS Kushan –; Donum Burns –. Lightly toned, traces of deposits, slight doubling on reverse. Good VF.


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