Kushano-Sasanians. Time of Ardashir-Peroz I. Gold Dinar (7.96 g), ca. AD 255-310. Imitating Vasudeva I. Baktrian mint. Vasudeva standing left, flames on shoulder, holding filleted standard, sacrificing over altar to left; filleted trident to left; symbol to left; swastika between legs; triple pellets below arm; tamgha to right. Reverse: 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 to left of tamgha; triple pellets below Nandi’s head. Cf. MK 694 (Vasudeva II; no pellets below arm); ANS Kushan 1700; Donum Burns 476. Mint State. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000
Price realized | 1'100 USD |
Starting price | 750 USD |
Estimate | 1'500 USD |