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Ancient India
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Kushans, Huvishka (c.151-190 AD), gold dinar, 'MAO' (Moon god) type, main mint in Baktria (Balkh?), Gobl 150, 21.86mm; 7.87g. Obv: Crowned half-length bust of Huvishka, facing left, emerging from clouds, wearing a moustache and heavy sideburns, with a prominent wart on the cheek, loose-fitting tunic with jeweled collar, flames emanating from right shoulder, round helmet with crest ornament, twin-pronged forehead ornament, and a jewelled rim, diadem with triangular tie and double ladder-like ribbons to right, holding mace-sceptre and the hilt of his sword, Bactrian legend ÞAONANOÞAO O OHÞKI KOÞANO (Huvishka the Kushan, King of Kings) around. Rev: Moon God Mao standing, lunar "horns" at shoulders, facing left, wearing cloak around shoulders clasped at chest over tunic, holding a long scepter in his left hand and right hand on hip, small sword hung from his waist; Bactrian legend MAO (Moon god) in the right field, a tamgha with crossbar in the left field, dotted border around.
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Estimated Price
Rs. 1,50,000-2,00,000
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