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INDIA. Kushan Empire. AV Dinar, ca. A.D. 190-230. Mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Vasudeva I. ANACS EF-40.
Obverse: Vasudeva, nimbate, helmeted, and diademed, standing left, holding trident and sacrificing over altar to left; filleted trident to left; flames over shoulder; Nandipada symbol in right field; Reverse: Siva standing facing, holding diadem and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing left; tamgha to upper left. Evenly handled and still rather attractive, this impressive Kushan issue offers a pale golden-yellow hue throughout.
Estimate: $800 - $1200
Obverse: Vasudeva, nimbate, helmeted, and diademed, standing left, holding trident and sacrificing over altar to left; filleted trident to left; flames over shoulder; Nandipada symbol in right field; Reverse: Siva standing facing, holding diadem and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing left; tamgha to upper left. Evenly handled and still rather attractive, this impressive Kushan issue offers a pale golden-yellow hue throughout.
Estimate: $800 - $1200