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Huvishka Gold Dinar Coin of Kushans of Ardokhsho-MOIPO type.

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:135,000.00 INR Estimated At:135,000.00 - 150,000.00 INR
Huvishka Gold Dinar Coin of Kushans of Ardokhsho-MOIPO type.
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Kushan Dynasty, Huvishka (160-190 CE), Gold Dinar, "MOIPO-MOIRO (Sun God)" type, Main Mint in Bactria (Balkh?), Late phase, Obv: a half-length bust of the king, crowned, diademed,  facing left emerging from clouds, holding a mace-scepter in one hand and an elephant-goad (ankush) in the other, Bactrian legend “ÞAONANOÞAO OO-HÞKI K-OÞANO" Shaonanoshao  Ooishki Koshano” (King of Kings Huvishka, the Kushan) around the field, Rev: the Solar deity Mitra standing, facing left, radiate sun rays behind, raised left hand holding a standard and diadem in outstretched right hand, the Bactrian legend “MOIPO” on the right field, a tamgha on the left field, a dotted border around the field, 7.7g, 16.93mm, (Unlisted), almost completely struck, choice quality,  about very fine, Very Rare.

Note: This Sun-God type coin of Huvishka displays an unusual Bactrian legends arrangement 'MOIPO,' deviating from the typical 'MIOPO or MIIPO' arrangement seen in similar coins.
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