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January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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INDIA. Kushan Empire. AV Dinar, ca. A.D. 190-230. Main mint in Mathura/Gandhara. Vasu Deva I. ABOUT UNCIRCULATED.
Weight: 7.84 gms. Gobl-509. Obverse: Vasu Deva standing facing, nimbate head left, wearing jeweled triangular helmet and medallions; to left, lighted altar surmounted by trident; Reverse: The deity Oesho standing facing, holding trident and diadem; behind, bull left. An exceptionally attractive specimen, this wonderful Dinar delivers a full strike and essentially unhandled details. This piece is yet bright with luster, and the details are clear and well centered on the flan of handsome gold. A visually impressive piece, and a type this is seldom offered this nicely, as such we expect many competitive bids to spring forth for this beauty.
Estimate: $1500 - $3000
Weight: 7.84 gms. Gobl-509. Obverse: Vasu Deva standing facing, nimbate head left, wearing jeweled triangular helmet and medallions; to left, lighted altar surmounted by trident; Reverse: The deity Oesho standing facing, holding trident and diadem; behind, bull left. An exceptionally attractive specimen, this wonderful Dinar delivers a full strike and essentially unhandled details. This piece is yet bright with luster, and the details are clear and well centered on the flan of handsome gold. A visually impressive piece, and a type this is seldom offered this nicely, as such we expect many competitive bids to spring forth for this beauty.
Estimate: $1500 - $3000