Full Description:
Kushan Dynasty, Vasudeva I (190-230 AD), Gold Dinar, "OESHO (Shiva)" Type, Obv: crowned, diademed king standing facing, nimbate, holding trident and sacrificing altar at left, second trident above fire altar, Bactrian legend around "þAONONOþAO BA .. ZΔOηO KOþONO" (King of Kings Bazodeo Kushan), nandipada in right field and retrograded 'SWASTIKA' symbol between the legs, Rev: crowned lord shiva standing facing, holding trident and wreath, the bull nandi standing behind facing the left side with Bactrian legend at left "OηþO" (OESHO) and variant stylized tamgha at left, dotted borders, 8.0g, 26.06mm, about extremely fine+, superb quality with complete details on either sides, Very Rare.
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