Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Auction 117 19-20 May 2021
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. AV Dinar (19mm, 7.92 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Early phase. Crowned and diademed bust left on clouds, holding mace scepter and goad; flames over shoulder / Ardoxsho standing facing, head left, holding cornucopia; tamgha to right. MK 154/3 (O10/R– [unlisted rev. die]); ANS Kushan 721; Donum Burns 232. Underlying luster, slight double strike on reverse. EF. Very rare.
From the Archytas Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 87 (18 May 2011), lot 774 (hammer $4100).
Like the Parthian royal wart, the ring that appears on the cheek of Huvishka may physiological sign of royalty.
From the Archytas Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 87 (18 May 2011), lot 774 (hammer $4100).
Like the Parthian royal wart, the ring that appears on the cheek of Huvishka may physiological sign of royalty.