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Ancient India
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| Kushans, Vasudeva I (c.190-230 AD), gold dinar, 'OEShO' (Shiva) type, main mint in Baktria (Balkh?), Gobl 503, 20.03mm; 7.96g. Obv: Nimbate and cuirassed king, wearing a jeweled conical helmet and armor, diadem with ribbons, standing facing, head to left, holding trident, sword at hip held by belt, offering sacrifice over an altar; Bactrian legend Þ-AONANOÞAO BA-ZOΔHO KOÞANO (Vasudeva the Kushan, king of kings) around. Rev: Shiva standing, head facing front, hair in topknot and curls continuing over shoulders, wearing ankle-length dhoti with symmetrical folds, reclining against Nandi the bull facing left, holding a trident in left hand and a diadem in the extended right hand; Bactrian legend OEShO below the bull's head, a tamgha in the right field, dotted border around. |
Estimate
Rs. 1,25,000-1,50,000
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Sold For :
Rs. 2,41,000
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