Lot 1044 – Kushanas, Vasudeva I, c. 190-230, AV dinar, 7.89 g. Oesho Bull

Kushanas, Vasudeva I, c. 190-230, AV dinar, 7.89 g. (20 mm). Obverse: Vasudeva with halo, jeweled triangular helmet, and diadem, standing facing, head left, sacrificing over altar to left, holding trident with ribbons to right, Bactrian legend around. Reverse: Oesho with three heads standing facing without indication of halo, holding a garland or diadem in extended right hand and trident in left; behind, the bull Nandi standing left, Bactrian OHÞO to left, tamgha to right.
A very interesting type featuring Oesho with three heads and two arms.
Fine+, fully legible.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 3.1.13.