Kushan Empire, gold dinar of Huvishka (c.151-190 AD), 'AΡΔΟΧÞΟ' (Ardoxsho) type, main mint in Baktria (Balkh?), Gobl 286, 7.92g. 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, holding a club in his right hand before face and a filleted spear in his left hand over shoulder, Bactrian legend ÞAONANOÞAO OOηÞKI KOÞANO (King of Kings, Huvishka the Kushan) around. Rev: Ardoxsho standing facing, turned right, hair held by diadem knotted at back, loose fitting cloth, extending cornucopia with both hands; Bactrian legend APΔΟΧÞO at left and royal tamgha with crossbar in right field, dotted border around.

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