Lot 1039 – Kushanas, Vasudeva I, c. 190-230, AV dinar, 7.97 g. Oesho Bull

Kushanas, Vasudeva I, c. 190-230, AV dinar, 7.97 g. (24 mm). Obverse: Vasudeva with halo, jeweled triangular helmet, and diadem, swastika between legs, standing facing, head left, sacrificing over altar to left; trident with ribbons to right, Bactrian legend around. Reverse: Oesho standing facing with halo and crescent above head, holding a garland or diadem in extended right hand and trident in left; behind, the bull Nandi standing left, Bactrian OHÞO to right, tamgha to upper left.

About EF, nice large flan, fully legible, well-defined features, attractive lustrous surfaces.

Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 1.3.17.