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Triton XXI Sessions 1 & 2 9 Jan 2018
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 152-192. AV Dinar (21.5mm, 7.92 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 / αÞαЄIXÞO, Ashaeixsho (Aša Vahišta) standing facing, head left, extending hand in benediction and holding hand on hip; tamgha to left. MK 342/1 (O1/R1); ANS Kushan 769 (same dies); Donum Burns –. Near EF, minor deposits in devices, a few light scratches. Extremely rare reverse type.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 78 (14 May 2008), lot 1053.
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.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 78 (14 May 2008), lot 1053.
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.