INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vasudeva I, circa 192-225. Dinar (Gold, 24 mm, 7.96 g, 12 h). Þ-AOhANOÞAO KOÞANO Vasudeva, nimbate, standing facing, head turned left, flames on shoulder, holding standard in his left hand, sacrificing over altar to left; trident with ribbon to left, two symbols to right. Rev. OhÞO Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, holding a garland or diadem and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing left; tamgha to upper left. MK 548. Obverse somewhat doublestruck, otherwise, good very fine.
Bought from Münzhandlung Athena on 10 February 1999.