INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka, circa 151-190. Dinar (Gold, 21 mm, 7.89 g, 12 h), Uncertain mint in Baktria, probably Balkh. ÞAONANOÞAO OOηÞKI KOÞANO ('King of Kings, Huvishka the Kushan' in Baktrian) Crowned and draped bust of Huvishka emerging from clouds or a mountain top to left with flames on his left shoulder, holding club in his right hand. Rev. MAO (in Bactrian) The moon deity, Mao, standing front, head to left, raising his right hand in salute; to left, tamgha. ANS Kushan 735. Donum Burns -. Light doubling, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

From the collection of Henrik Hortz, religious studies scholar and journalist, privately acquired from Gorny & Mosch on 24 July 2019, ex Gorny & Mosch 253, 5 March 2018, 266 and Gorny & Mosch 215, 14 October 2013, 932.