Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals | M&M Numismatics Ltd > Auction 60 | Auction date: 9 January 2024 |
Lot number: 200 Price realized: 1,800 USD (Approx. 1,649 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: Kushano-Sasanians. Time of Ardashir-Peroz I. Gold Dinar (7.99 g), ca. AD 255-310 Imitating Vasudeva I. Baktrian mint. Vasudeva standing left, flames on shoulder, holding filleted standard, sacrificing over altar to left; filleted trident to left; symbol to left; swastika between legs; triple pellets below arm; tamgha to right. Reverse: 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 to left of tamgha; triple pellets below Nandi[x=#8217/]s head. Cf. MK 694 (Vasudeva II; no pellets below arm); ANS Kushan 1700; Donum Burns 476. Perfectly centered and fully lustrous. Choice Extremely Fine. Estimate: 2000 USD |