Watch List notes:

INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka, circa 151-190. 1/4 Dinar (Gold, 12 mm, 1.73 g, 1 h), main mint in Baktria. ÞAONANOÞAO OOηÞKI KOÞANO ('King of Kings, Huvishka the Kushan' in Batrian) Crowned and draped bust of Huvishka emerging from clouds or a mountain top to left with flames on his right shoulder, holding club in his right hand and hilt of sword in his left. Rev. MAO (in Bactrian) The moon deity Mao standing front, head to left, raising his right hand in salute; to left, tamgha. ANS Kushan -. Göbl, type 314. Very rare. Struck from a somewhat worn dies, otherwise, good very fine.


From a North German collection of Central Asian gold coins, formed from the 1960s to 1980s.