Lot 10049 – Kushanas, Huvishka, c. 151-192, Meyro, AV quarter dinar, 1.96 g.

Kushanas, Huvishka, c. 151-192, AV quarter dinar, 1.96 g. (14 mm). Obverse: diademed and crowned half-length bust to left on clouds, holding mace-scepter and goad, encircled by Bactrian inscription ÞAONANOÞAO O-OHÞKI KOÞANO (king of kings Huvishka Kushan). Reverse: Meyro standing facing, head to left with radiate and dotted halo, right hand raised in benediction, left resting on hip, tamgha to left, Bactrian legend MEYRO in right field. Very rare.

Choice UNC, struck with an attractive high relief, well-defined, sharp features; lustrous and frosty surfaces.

Ex Chand Collection 1.2.04