INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. AV Dinar (22mm, 7.94 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Early phase.Electronic Auction 500 Central Asian, Gold Sold For $ 1 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. AV Dinar (22mm, 7.94 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Early phase. Diademed and crowned half-length bust of Huvishka left on clouds, flames at shoulder, holding mace-scepter and goad / Mao, lunar "horns" at shoulders, standing facing, head left, extending hand in benediction, cradling scepter, and hand on sword hilt; tamgha to left. MK 148 (O25/R30); ANS Kushan –; Donum Burns 227. Lightly toned, die rust on obverse, hairline die break on reverse. VF. |