Watch List notes:

INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka, circa 151-190. Dinar (Gold, 20 mm, 7.83 g, 12 h), main mint in Baktria. ÞAONANOÞAO OOηÞKI KOÞANO ('King of Kings, Huvishka the Kushan' in Batrian) Helmeted, diademed and nimbate bust of Huvishka emerging from clouds or a mountain top to left, wearing jeweled kaftan with double-helix pattern on armlets, holding club in his right hand and scepter in his left. Rev. AΡΔΟΧÞΟ Ardoxsho standing right, holding cornucopiae with both hands; to right, tamgha. ANS Kushan 749. Well struck and clear, a lovely piece. Cleaned and the flan slightly wavy, otherwise, very fine.


Ex Sternberg XXIX, 30-31 Oktober 1995, 138.