Lot # 34 - Copper Tetradrachma Coin of Huvishka of Kushan Dynasty of Elephant Rider type.
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Start Price 6000 | Estimated Price 6000-7000 |
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Denomination | Tetra Drachma | Metal | Copper | |
Full Description: Kushan Dynasty, Huvishka (160-190 AD), Copper Tetradrachma, "OESHO" (Shiva) type, Obv: the king riding an elephant facing right, holding an elephant-goad (ankush), Bactrian legend “þAONANOþ OOηþKE KOþANO” “Shaonanosh… Ooishki Koshano” (King of Kings, Huvishka the Kushan) around the field, Rev: ithyphallic deity Oesho (Shiva) standing facing left, holding a trident in his right hand, tamgha on the left field, 9.75g, 25.45mm, (Mitch. ACW # 3299/Jongward & Cribb # 972-973), choice very fine, Rare. |