Lot 1063 – Kushanas, Vasudeva II, c. 275-300, AV dinar, 7.78 g. Ardoksho

Kushanas, Vasudeva II, c. 275-300, AV dinar, 7.78 g. (20 mm). Obverse: Vasudeva, standing facing, head left with conical helmet and royal diadem, sacrificing over altar and holding staff; trident to left, Bactrian inscription around and Brahmi letter in right field and to right of altar. Reverse: Ardoksho enthroned, facing, holding cornucopia and diadem, tamgha left, all within dotted border.

VF, with legible and sharp lettering on obverse, a minimal punch to the face of deity on reverse, sharp details all round.

Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 1.5.06.