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Ancient India
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Kushans, Huvishka (c.151-190 AD), gold dinar, 'ΑÞΑEIXÞO' (Aša Vahišta) type, subsidiary mint in Gandhara (Peshawar?), Gobl 342, 20.17mm; 7.74g. Obv: Crowned and nimbate half-length bust of Huvishka, facing left, triangular crown decorated with jewels on the side and front, 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 ÞAOHAHOÞAO O OhÞHI KOÞαHO (sic) around. Rev: Ashaeixsho (Aša Vahišta), nimbate, radiate, and diademed, standing facing, head left, wearing cloak over shoulders, extending right hand in benediction with two fingers raised and other hand on hip; Bactrian legend ΑÞΑEIXÞO at right and tamgha in the left field, dotted border around.
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Estimated Price
Rs. 3,00,000-4,00,000
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