Lot 1027 – Kushanas, Huvishka, c. 151-192, AV dinar, 7.95 g. Miro

Kushanas, Huvishka, c. 151-192, AV dinar, 7.95 g. (21 mm). Obverse: Crowned and diademed half-length bust left on clouds, holding mace-scepter and hilt of sword, with Bactrian legend around. Reverse: Miiro (Mithras) standing facing, head with radiate halo to the left, raising hand in benediction and left hand on sword, tamgha to left, with Bactrian legend MIIÞO (Miro).
EF, attractive appearance, nice lustrous surfaces, well-defined features, especially on the reverse which shows exceptionally sharp details and the radiate halo of the deity.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 1.1.24.