Kushans, gold dinar of Kanishka II (c.225-245 AD), Goebl 541, 7.86g. Obv: Nimbate king, wearing conical helmet, tunic,trousers and boots standing holding a standard with pennants, offering sacrifice at an altar, with a trident - battle-axe standard attached with ribbons in the background; Bactrian legend ShAONANO ShAO KONEShKO KOShANO around, Brahmi letter Ve to the right of the standard held by the king, and H near the base of the altar. Rev: Nimbate goddess, seated on highbacked throne with her feet on a footrest, carrying cornucopia in one hand and a diadem in the other; Bactrian legend ARDOKhShO to right and a Tamgha in the left field.

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