Lot 1523

Description

Kushan, Huvishka, (c.A.D. 158-195), gold stater (dinar), (7.728 grams), obv. three-quarter length bust of king, holding small ankus and sceptre, legend around, rev. radiate sun god Mithra standing left wearing sword and diaphanous cloak, small garland behind right shoulder, hand extended left, tamgha below, MIOPO to right (cf.G”bl 292/1 [same dies], cf.M.3201 [quarter stater], Gobl 266 [same dies]). Very fine, rare and an interesting type.