Marudhar Arts
Auction 24 20 May 2018
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Kushan Dynasty, Vasudeva I (190-230 AD), Gold Dinar, "OESHO"(Shiva) type, Large flan, Obv: crowned, diademed king, nimbate standing facing, sacrificing at altar at left, filleted trident above fire altar and holding second trident in left hand, Bactrian legend around "PAONANOPAO BAZOHO KOPANO" (King of Kings Bazodeo Kushan), nandipada in right field, group of pellets above nandipada, Rev: lord Shiva standing facing, holding trident and diadem, the bull (nandi) standing behind to left with Bactrian legend at left "Ohpo" (OESHO), tamgha at upper left field, dotted border around, 7.7g, 23.19mm, (Gobl # 509), about extremely fine, Very Rare.
Usually this type comes with Swastika symbol on the obverse between king's legs, but this specimen doesn't have Swastika. Complete die impression on both sides, slightly double struck on obverse.
(60000-70000)
Usually this type comes with Swastika symbol on the obverse between king's legs, but this specimen doesn't have Swastika. Complete die impression on both sides, slightly double struck on obverse.
(60000-70000)