Bactria, Kushan Empire. Huvishka, circa 151-190 Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?) Dinar circa 151-190, AV 20.50 mm., 7.85 g.
Crowned and diademed bust l. on clouds, holding mace scepter and goad; over shoulder, flames. Rev. Winged Oanindo (Nike-Victory) standing l., holding wreath and scepter; to l. tamgha. MK 245.3 (this coin). cf. for type, ANS Kushan 744. Donum Burns –.
Extremely rare, light traces of mounting, otherwise Very Fine.
Ex Ars et Nummus sale 2, 1963, lot 17.
Göbl cites only three specimens (British Museum, Berlin and this one), only two more specimens on coinarchives.
Göbl cites only three specimens (British Museum, Berlin and this one), only two more specimens on coinarchives.
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