INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. CU Tetradrachm (24mm, 11.64 g, 12h). Elephant rider “Ardochsho” series. Subsidiary mint in Gandhara (Peshawar?). Late phase, second part.Electronic Auction 500 Further Selections from the Archytas Collection, Copper Estimate: $ 100 |
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. CU Tetradrachm (24mm, 11.64 g, 12h). Elephant rider “Ardochsho” series. Subsidiary mint in Gandhara (Peshawar?). Late phase, second part. Huvishka on elephant right, holding ankuśa (elephant goad) / Ardoxsho standing right, holding cornucopia; tamgha to right. MK 876; ANS Kushan 1009-12; Donum Burns 353. Green and brown patina, some porosity, light cleaning scratches. VF. |