Lot 29

Ancient, Kushanas, Vasudeva II (c. 275-300 AD), Gold Dinara, 7.94 gms, 18.16 mm, Obverse: Crowned, diademed king standing, holding staff and sacrificing at altar at left, Trident behind altar, Bactrian legend around partially seen ‘þAONANOþAOBAZOΔηOKOþANO, Brahmi legend in right field reading vertically as ‘Vasu’, Brahmi letter ‘Sa’ between king’s foot and altar, Brahmi letter ‘Vi’ between king’s legs, Reverse: Enthroned Ardoksho facing, holding cornucopia and diadem, Crude Bactrian legend in right field reading ‘APΔOXþO’(Ardoksho), Tamgha at left, Dotted border around, Gobl # 576, Jongeward & Cribb # 1649 pg. 171, very fine, very rare.