INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vasudeva I, circa 192-225. Dinar (Gold, 22 mm, 8.00 g, 12 h), main mint in Baktria, late phase. ÞAONANOÞAO BAZOΔHO KOÞANO ('King of Kings, Vasudeva Kushan' in Bactrian) Vasudeva I standing front, nimbate and head to left, holding trident in his left hand and sacrificing over altar with his right hand; in field to right, nandipada; in field to left, trident with ribbons. Rev. OHÞO ('Oesho' in Bactrian) Ithyphallic Siva standing front, holding diadem in his right hand and trident in his left; behind, his companion, the bull Nandi, standing left; to upper left, tamgha. ANS Kushan 1092. Donum Burns 461-9. Göbl, type 640A. Struck from a somewhat worn obverse die and with a few light scrapes, otherwise, very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, Nomos 18, 21 February 2021, 408 and previously privately acquired prior to 2007.
Price realized | 750 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |