Full Description:
Kushan Dynasty, Vasudeva II (275-310 CE), Gold Dinar, "Ardokhsho" type, Mint Gandhara, Obv: the diademed king, crowned and nimbate, standing facing the left, sacrificing over an altar, holding a filleted standard in his left hand, while a ribboned trident surmounts the altar, the Brahmi initials "Sa" near his right foot, "Vi" between the legs and "Vasu" to the outer right, Bactrian legend around, Rev: the goddess Ardokhsho enthroned, nimbate with crescents above, facing forward, holding a cornucopia in her left hand and a diadem in her extended right hand, the Bactrian legend "APΔOXþO" (ARODKHSHO) on the right field, a tamgha in upper left field, 7.68g, 20.90mm, (Gobl # 589), complete details visible, sharply struck, choice extremely fine, Very Rare.
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