Lot 1538

Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

India, Kushan Empire, Vasudeva I, (c. A.D. 192-225), gold stater 20mm, (7.62 g), obv. Vasudeva standing facing, head left, flames on shoulder, sacrificing over altar and holding filleted sceptre, rev. Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, holding diadem and trident; OHPO behind, the bull Nandi standing left, tamgha to upper left. (Gobl 509, Fr.25a, Mitchiner 3387-8). Very fine, rare.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, previously from Antiquarius Catalogue 27 (May 1992) (item 40).

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,800

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