Kushan or Local Issue, AV Double Dinar, c. 1st Century BC, Zeus Nikephoros

Kushan or Local Issue, AV Double Dinar, c. 1st Century BC, Zeus Nikephoros seated left, holding eagle in outstretched right hand, pseudo-legend around, rev. man driving oxen left, bust above with raised hands, two oxen below, pseudo-Kharoshthi legend around, 13.19g (cf. CNG e160, 91 = Gorny & Mosch 121, 284), an unpublished and interesting piece with no direct model, possibly struck as a medal; light tone with a ruddy reverse, full flan, some marks, very fine and very rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate:£1,500

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