Lot 1072 – Kushanas, Kipanadha, c. 335-350, AV dinar, 7.54 g. Ardoksho

Kushanas, Kipanadha, c. 335-350, AV dinar, 7.54 g. (17 mm). Obverse: king, standing facing, head with halo left, wearing conical decorated hat, sacrificing over altar and holding staff, trident with ribbons to left, with Brahmi inscription kipanadha or shkinatha at right, and bhadra under the king’s arm. Reverse: Ardoksho, goddess of plenty, enthroned, facing, holding garland and cornucopia, tamgha left.

The identification of the king’s name is not definitive on this coin, but appears to be either Kipanadha or Shkinatha.The Bactrian legend on these late Kushan coins became increasingly corrupted and indecipherable.

About VF as struck.

Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 1.8.11.