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Auction 3091  –  6 - 8 May 2021

Heritage Auctions, Auction 3091

PLATINUM NIGHT - Ancient and World Coins

Part 1: Th, 06.05.2021, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 07.05.2021, from 12:00 AM CEST
Part 3: Fr, 07.05.2021, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 07.05.2021, from 11:00 PM CEST
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Description

INDIA. Kushan Empire. Vasudeva II (ca. AD 267-300). AV dinar (21mm, 1h). ANACS MS 62. Main mint, Mathura/Gandhara. Vasudeva standing facing, nimbate head left, wearing partially opened kaftan with sharply arched hemline, sacrificing with right hand over lit altar, ribboned staff with double knot finials in left hand; filleted trident to left, ga (Brahmi) under king's left arm, bha between altar and leg, vasu to right, traces of Bactrian inscription around rim / OΔOΔO, Goddess Ardoxsho seated facing, filleted investiture garland in right hand, cornucopia in left; tamgha to left above. ANS Kushan 1649. Bright and highly lustrous.

HID09801242017

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Price realized 1'900 USD
Starting price 500 USD
Estimate 1'000 USD
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