Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 2063

Price realized: 650 CHF   (Approx. 739 USD / 686 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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Lot description:


INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka, circa 151-190. 1/4 Dinar (Gold, 12 mm, 1.78 g, 12 h), main mint in Baktria, probably Balkh. ÞAONANOÞAO OOηÞKI KOÞANO ('King of Kings, Huvishka the Kushan' in Batrian) Crowned and draped bust of Huvishka emerging from clouds or a mountain top to left with flames on his right shoulder, holding club in his right hand and hilt of sword in his left. Rev. ΣKANΔO KOMAPO BIZAΓO ('Skando-Komaro Bizago' in Baktrian) Skando-Komaro and Bizago standing on a small plinth facing each other, both wearing halos and dhotis, necklaces, armlets and bracelets; both holding standards in their left hands and sword hilts in their left. ANS Kushan -. Göbl 166. Of the highest rarity. Traces of mounting and somewhat bent, otherwise, fine.


From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, formed since the 1970s.

Starting price: 100 CHF