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Auction 106 13 Sep 2017
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 152-192. AV Dinar (22mm, 8.01 g, 12h). Subsidiary mint in Gandhara (Peshawar?). Early phase. ÞAOHAHOÞAO O OhÞHI KOÞαHO (sic), nimbate, diademed, and crowned half-length bust left on clouds, holding mace-scepter and filleted spear / αÞαεiXÞO, Ashaeixsho (Aša Vahišta) standing facing, head left, extending hand in benediction and holding hand on hip; tamgha to left. MK 342 (O1/R1); ANS Kushan 769 (same dies); Donum Burns –. Good VF. Very rare.
From the François Righetti Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 91 (19 September 2012), lot 457.
Representing Aša Vahišta (the Best Truth/Righteousness), one of the Ameša Spentas, or "divine sparks" of Ahura Mazda, Ashaeixsho is the embodiment of truth for the souls of the righteous. As a divine intermediary, he could receive prayers intended for Ahura Mazda. Aša Vahišta was often invoked with Vohu Manah (Good Purpose) – Manaobago of the Kushans –, as well as Ātar (Holy Fire), represented in the Kushan pantheon as Athsho.
From the François Righetti Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 91 (19 September 2012), lot 457.
Representing Aša Vahišta (the Best Truth/Righteousness), one of the Ameša Spentas, or "divine sparks" of Ahura Mazda, Ashaeixsho is the embodiment of truth for the souls of the righteous. As a divine intermediary, he could receive prayers intended for Ahura Mazda. Aša Vahišta was often invoked with Vohu Manah (Good Purpose) – Manaobago of the Kushans –, as well as Ātar (Holy Fire), represented in the Kushan pantheon as Athsho.