INDIAN COINS, KUSHAN, Chhu (c.260-300 AD), Gold Stater, king standing facing, head left, wearing crown with nimbus, holding garlanded standard and sacrificing at altar, trident above, Brahmi letter Vai in left field, Tha between king's legs, and Chhu in right field, rev goddess Ardoksho enthroned facing, holding cornucopia, tamgha top left, 7.87g (Mitch 3551-53; Göbl (Vasiska c.245-266 AD) 558-559). Good very fine, attractive tone.
ex Hong Kong Coin Auction 42, Baldwin/Ma-Tak-Wo/Monetarium, 30 August 2007, lot 889
Estimate: £400-500