Full Description:
Kushan Dynasty, Vasudeva I (190-230 AD), (Kushano-Sassanian?), Gold Scyphate 1/4 Dinar, "OESHO" (Shiva) type, Obv: diademed king standing, nimbate, facing left, sacrificing over an altar on the left field, wearing a pointed headdress, holding a trident in left hand and wearing a sword on his belt; a ribboned trident surmounts the altar, Bactrian legend "þAONONOþAO BA... ZOΔηO KOþANO “Shaonashao Bazodeo Koshano” (King of Kings, Vasudeva, the Kushana) around the field, Rev: the deity Oesho (Shiva) standing, nimbate, facing forward, holding a trident and diadem, a bull (Nandi) standing behind towards the left field and facing forward, Bactrian legend "OηþO" (OESHO) on the right field, tamgha on the left, dotted border around the field, 2.08g, 16.10mm, choice very fine, Extremely Rare. |