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Ancient India
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Kushans, Huvishka (c.150-180 AD), gold dinar, 'MIIÞO' (Sun god Miiro) type, subsidiary mint in Gandhara (Peshawar?), Gobl 291, 20.05mm; 7.70g. Obv: Crowned half-length bust of Huvishka, facing left, emerging from clouds, wearing a tunic with jeweled collar, flames emanating from right shoulder, round helmet with crest ornament, twin-pronged forehead ornament, diadem with triangular tie and ribbons to right, holding mace-sceptre and the hilt of his sword, Bactrian legend ÞhOhAhOÞAO O OhÞKI KOÞAhO around. Rev: The Sun god Miiro (Mithra), standing facing, nimbate and radiate, head left, wearing cloak around shoulders, extending right arm raised in benediction, filleted scepter behind, holding hilt of sword in left hand; Bactrian legend MIIÞO (Miiro) in the right field, a tamgha in the left field, dotted border around.
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Estimated Price
Rs. 1,20,000-1,50,000
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