Lot 10066 – Kushanas, Huvishka, c. 151-192, Ardoksho, AV dinar, 7.85 g.

Kushanas, Huvishka, c. 151-192, AV dinar, 7.85 g. (20 mm). Obverse: Crowned and diademed half-length bust left on clouds, halo around head, holding mace-scepter and hilt of sword, with Bactrian legend around. Reverse: Ardoksho standing facing, head right, holding cornucopia, tamgha to right, with Bactrian legend APΔOXÞO (Ardoksho).

About EF, well-defined features.

This well-preserved coin with sharp details features the bust of king Huvishka wearing rounded helmet decorated with chakra and pellets (Göbl obverse type IX). Ardoksho was the Iranian goddess of wealth and would later be known as Lakshmi. At the middle of the Kushan era, Ardoksho was usually the only deity, together with the male counterpart Oesho, to be featured on coins.

Ex Chand Collection 4.99.08