| Classical Numismatic Group > Triton XXVII | Auction date: 9 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 420 Price realized: 6,500 USD (Approx. 5,953 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. AV Dinar (20mm, 8.02 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Early phase. ÞαO(retrograde h)α(retrograde h)OÞαO O OhÞKI KOÞα(retrograde h)O, diademed and crowned half-length bust left on clouds or mountain, holding mace-scepter and goad / CAPAΠO to rightCAPAΠO to right, Sarapis, nimbate and wearing polos, enthroned facing with feet on footstool, holding diadem in outstretched right hand and scepter in left; tamgha to left. MK –, but cf. 164 (quarter dinar); ANS Kushan –, but cf. 724-5 (same); cf. Donum Burns 230 (for type); Göbl, SO 2 (same); Singapore 28, lot 532; Zeno 59807. Matte surfaces, hint of die rust, slight doubling on obverse, minor edge marks, evidence of having placed in a bezel. Near EF. Extremely rare. Estimate: 4000 USD |  |
