KUSHANO-SASANIANS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) (I–II). Circa AD 230-245. AV Dinar (23mm, 8.03 g, 12h). Imitating Kushan king Vasudeva I. Uncertain mint in Baktria. Early series. Near EF.

Triton XXVII – Session 5
Lot: 5405. Estimated: $ 750

Central Asian, Gold

Sold For $ 1 400. 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, 8.03 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; triple pellets to right of altar; O on altar; 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 650; ANS Kushan –; Donum Burns –. Toned. Near EF.

Ex New York Sale XVII (9 January 2008), lot 299.


Closing Date and Time: 17 January 2024 at 12:14:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer’s fee.