Lot 115

Ancient, Later Kushanas, Sayatha (4th Century AD), Gold Dinara, 7.79 gms, 18.22 mm, Obverse: King standing facing, head turned to left and sacrificing at altar at left, Brahmi legend ‘Shaka’ at extreme right field, Brahmi legend ‘Sayatha’ under left arm, Brahmi letter ‘Bha’ between legs and fire altar, Reverse: Goddess of plenty Ardoksho enthroned facing, holding diadem and cornucopia, Crude Bactrian legend in extreme right field ‘APΔOXþO’ (Ardoksho) partially seen, Tamgha at left, Gobl # 594, extremely fine, very rare.