Lot 114

Ancient, Post Kushana Series, Kipunada (ca. AD 335-350), Gold Dinara, 7.71 gms, 18.57 mm, Kipunadha was the last Kushan ruler before they were pushed out by the Kidarites, Kipunadha was confined to a very small territory. minted at Mint B is which is mostly Taxila, Obverse: Crowned and diademed king standing with head turned to left, holding a standard in his left hand and sacrificing at altar with his right hand, a trishul behind the altar, crude Bactrian legend around partially seen, Brahmi legend ‘BhaDra’ under left arm and ‘kipanada’ in extreme right, Reverse: Goddess of plenty Ardoksho enthroned, holding diadem and cornucopia, crude Bactrian legend ’APΔOXþO’ partially seen at extreme right, tamgha at left, Mitchiner 3581-3583, very fine, extremely rare.