INDIA. Kushan Empire. Huvishka (ca. AD 151-190). AV dinar (21mm, 7.90 gm, 1h). NGC Choice XF 3/5 - 4/5. Kushan standard, Bactria, main mint (probably Balkh), early phase. ÞAONANOÞAO-OOHÞKI KOÞANO, half-length bust of Huvishka left, on mountain top, wearing mustache, heavy sideburns, and prominent wart on cheek, round helmet with crest ornament, twin-pronged forehead ornament, crescent on side, and a jeweled rim, diadem with triangular tie and double ladder-like ribbons to right, and loose-fitting tunic with jeweled collar, flames emanating from right shoulder, club in right hand, sword hilt in left / MIPO, Miiro standing facing, radiate nimbate head left, wearing cloak around shoulders double-clasped at chest over tunic with chevron patterning, and boots, right arm extended with hand raised in benediction, left hand on hilt of sword held by belt; tamgha with crossbar in left field, dotted border. ANS Kushan -. Sunrise -. Mitchiner -. Göbl, MK 171. From the Historical Scholar Collection. Ex Pars Coins, private sale with old dealer tag At present, NGC does not grade Kushan, Kidarite, Gupta, Kaivartas, or Samatata gold coins. However, as a special, one-time consideration, NGC Ancients has encapsulated these selections from the extensive Historical Scholar Collection.

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