Lot 1046 – Kushanas, Vasishka, c. 247-265, AV dinar, 7.82 g. Ardochsho

Kushanas, Vasishka, c. 247-265, AV dinar, 7.82 g. (20 mm). Obverse: Vasishka, standing facing, head left, sacrificing over altar and holding staff, Brahmi vi between legs; trident with ribbon to left, Brahmi letters to right, Bactrian inscription around. Reverse: Ardoksho enthroned, holding cornucopia and diadem, Bactrian APΔOXÞO to right, tamgha left, within dotted border.
EF-AU, lustrous surfaces, well-defined features, an exceptional coin with rich detail on the king’s outfit.
Ex Chand Collection.