Lot 434
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 152-192. AV Dinar (21mm, 7.91 g, 12h). Subsidiary mint in Gandhara (Peshawar?). Early phase. EF.
Sold
$4,625
Est.
$2,000
Starting Bid: $1,200
Live Auction
Triton XXVIII
Live bidding began Jan 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST
Description
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 152-192. AV Dinar (21mm, 7.91 g, 12h). Subsidiary mint in Gandhara (Peshawar?). Early phase. ÞhO(retrograde h)A(retrograde h)OÞAO O OhÞKI KOÞA(retrograde h)[O], crowned and diademed bust left on clouds, holding mace-scepter in right hand and goad in left; flames over shoulder / MIIPO to right, Miiro (Mithra) standing facing, head left, extending hand in benediction, cradling filleted scepter, and holding hilt of sword; tamgha to left. MK 291 (O30/R10); ANS Kushan 755; Donum Burns –. Lightly toned. EF.

Ex Sovereign Rarities inventory #EM13453 (ND); Classical Numismatic Group 87 (18 May 2011), lot 779.


The final winners of all Triton XXVIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2025.

Triton XXVIII – Session Two – Lot 288–557 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2025 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.


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