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.
Slight edge knock, Well defined details, Good very fine, Extremely rare.
Ashaeixso (Aša Vahišta) was an important deity in the Iranian pantheon. He is the embodiment of truth and serves as a protector of the righteous, defending their souls against death, illness, and all enemies. As he is said to receive prayers intended for Ahura Mazda, he serves as a divine intermediary between this world and heaven. Aša Vahišta was often invoked with Vohu Manah (Good Purpose), as well as Ātar (Holy Fire).
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