Lot 197

Ancient, Late Kushana, Basaranatha (c. 4th Century AD), Gold Dinar, 7.49 gms, 17.50 mm, Obverse: Diademed and robed king standing facing to his right, holding a standard in his left arm and sacrificing at altar with his right arm, Trishul above his right arm, Brahmi legend ‘Basarana(tha)’ under his left arm, Brahmi legend ‘Kipanadha’ in extreme right field, Reverse: Enthroned Goddess Ardoksho(Lakshmi) seated facing, holding diadem and cornucopia, Tamgha at left, Gobl # 596, very fine, very rare.