Kushan, Huvishka, Gold Dinar, 7.80g, Obv: Nimbate and Diademed bust of king, wearing tunic

Kushan, Huvishka, Gold Dinar, 7.80g, Obv: Nimbate and Diademed bust of king, wearing tunic, armour and helmet, carrying sceptres in each hand, emanating out of clouds, Bactrian legend around "ShAONANOShAOOOEShKEKOShANO”, Rev: Iranian war-god Shahrewar, dressed like a Macedonian soldier, carrying javelin in on hand and a horse-hilted sword in the other, Bactrian legend “ShAORIORO” to right, and a Tamgha to left (Goebl 225). Extremely fine, extremely rare. On the usual type of coins with Huvishka with Shahrewar on reverse, the war-god carries a shield. This is a much rarer variety where he carri

Sold for ₹2,00,000

Auction: Auction #54 · Oswal Antiques · 2015-06-13 · Estimate: ₹ 200000 - ₹ 250000

Category: Ancient : Kushan Huvishka

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