Kushan Dynasty, Huvishka (160-190 CE), Gold Dinar, "Ardokhsho" type, Main Mint in Bactria (Balkh?), Late phase, Obv: a half-length bust of the king, crowned, diademed and nimbate, facing left emerging from clouds, holding a mace-scepter in one hand and the hilt of his sword in the other, Bactrian legend "þAONANOþ.........ηþKI KOþANO" “Shaonanoshao Ooishki Koshano” (King of Kings Huvishka, the Kushan) around the field, Rev: the goddess Ardokhsho standing, facing right, extending cornucopia with both hands, tamgha on the right field, Bactrian legend "APΔOXþO" (Ardoksho) on the left field, dotted border around the field, 7.39g, 19.56mm, (Gobl # 223/Jongward & Cribb # 749), choice very fine, Very Rare.

Note: Complete legends on both sides and their exceptional quality add to the specimen’s desirability.

Estimate: INR 70000 - 80000