KUSHANO-SASANIANS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) (I–II). Circa AD 230-245. AV Dinar (24mm, 7.98 g, 12h). Imitating Kushan king Vasudeva I. Uncertain mint in Baktria. Early series. Good VF.

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Lot: 201. Estimated: $ 500

Central Asian, Gold

Sold For $ 1 300. 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 (24mm, 7.98 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 between legs; to right, rosette of five pellets above tamgha / Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, wearing belt across chest, holding a garland or diadem and trident with O on shaft; behind, the bull Nandi standing left; tamgha to upper left ; + below Nandi’s head; triple pellets above Nandi’s rump. MK 670; ANS Kushan –; Donum Burns –. Lightly toned, traces of deposits, obverse double struck. Good VF.


Closing Date and Time: 6 March 2024 at 11:06:40 ET.

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