KUSHANO-SASANIANS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) (I–II). Circa AD 230-245. AV Dinar (23mm, 7.94 g, 12h). Imitating Kushan king Vasudeva I. Uncertain mint in Baktria. Early series. Vasudeva standing left, flames on shoulder, holding filleted standard, sacrificing over altar to left; filleted trident to left; • to right of altar; to right, ≥/0/• / OhÞO to right, ithyphallic Siva standing facing, holding a garland or diadem and trident with O on shaft; behind, the bull Nandi standing left; to upper left, pellet and tamgha; triple pellets to left of rear leg. MK 652 ([Vasudeva II] same dies); ANS Kushan 1690; Donum Burns –. Lightly toned, deposits in devices, double strike on reverse. VF.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 544 (16 August 2023) lot 268.


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