INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka II, circa 225-240. Dinar (Gold, 21 mm, 7.72 g, 12 h), Peshawar. þAONANOþA KANηþKO KOþANO ('King of Kings, Kanishka the Kushan' in Baktrian) Kanishka II, standing front, nimbate and head to left, sacrificing with his right hand over lighted altar and holding standard in his left; to upper left, filleted trident. Rev. APΔOXþO (in Bactrian) Ardoxsho enthroned facing, holding diadem with two ribbons in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left; in field to upper left, tamgha. ANS Kushan 1201. Some minor scratches, otherwise, good fine.
From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, ex Elsen 126, 12 September 2015, 1347.
Price realized | 1'100 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |