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Ancient India
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Kushans, gold dinar of Huvishka (c.151-190 AD), 'NANA' (Goddess Nana) type, main mint in Baktria (Balkh?), late phase, Gobl 376, 21.58mm; 7.86g. Obv: Crowned and nimbate half-length bust of Huvishka, facing left, wearing a moustache, triangular crown decorated with jewels on the side and front, circular and crescent side ornaments, two diadems with triangular ties to right, upper diadem with ribbons to right, lower diadem with ladder-like ribbons, cloak over shoulders clasped at right shoulder, worn over collared decorated tunic, jewel-edged armlets with pearled ornaments on arms and chest, flames emanating from right shoulder, holding a club in his right hand before face and a filleted spear in his left hand over shoulder, Bactrian legend ÞAONANOÞAO O-OHÞ-KOHON around. Rev: Goddess Nana, nimbate, standing facing, turned right, hair held by diadem knotted at back with triangular tie to left, surmounted by crescent, loose fitting robe, holding a wand with lion protome in right hand at waist and bowl in her left hand; Bactrian legend NANA (Nanashao) at left and royal tamgha with crossbar in right field, dotted border around.
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Estimated Price
Rs. 2,50,000-3,50,000
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