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Ancient India
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Kushan Empire, Huvishka (c.150-180 AD), gold ¼ dinar, 'NANAÞAO' (Goddess Nana) type, subsidiary mint in Gandhara (Peshawar?), early phase, Gobl 165, 13.51mm; 1.68g. 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 in right hand and the hilt of sword in left hand, Bactrian legend ÞANONOÞAO O-ONÞKI KOÞANO (Huvishka the Kushan, King of Kings) around. Rev: Goddess Nana (Nanashao), nimbate, standing facing, turned right, spiked hair held by diadem at back with ribbons to left, right knee bent as if taking a step, wearing loose fitting robe, holding a wand with horse protome in right hand at waist and bowl in left hand, hooked sword emerging from behind; Bactrian legend NANAÞAO (Nanashao) at left and tamgha with crossbar in right field, dotted border around.
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Estimated Price
Rs. 2,00,000-2,50,000
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