KUSHANO-SASANIANS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) (I–II). Circa AD 230-245. AV Dinar (25mm, 8.03 g, 12h). Imitating Kushan king Kanishka II. Uncertain mint in Baktria. Early series.

CNG Feature Auction 120
Lot: 608. Estimated: $ 500

Central Asian, Gold

Sold For $ 1 100. 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 (25mm, 8.03 g, 12h). Imitating Kushan king Kanishka II. 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 on altar; traces of ª between legs; to right, to right, symbol of six pellets above nandipada / Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, holding a garland or diadem and trident with O on the shaft; behind, the bull Nandi standing left; retrograde swastika to lower left; to upper left, pellet and tamgha. MK 664/3 (Xodēšāh – same rev. die); ANS Kushan 1695; Donum Burns 667. Toned, underlying luster, struck with worn dies. EF. Rare.


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