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ID:     81000725
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     KUSHAN EMPIRE
Issuer:     Kanishka II
Date Ruled:     Circa AD 225-240
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Dinar
Weight:     7.75 g
Die Axis:     12 h
Obverse Description:     Kanishka standing facing, head left, flames on shoulder, sacrificing over altar and holding filleted scepter; to left, filleted trident; “ga” in Brahmi to left; “gho” in Brahmi between legs; “Hu” in Brahmi to right
Reverse Description:     OhÞO, ithyphallic Siva with three heads standing facing, holding trident and diadem; behind, the bull Nandi standing left; to upper left, pellet above tamgha
Primary Reference:     MK 634 (O16/R24)
Reference2:     Donum Burns 616 (same obv. die)
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=140271
Grade:     EF, lightly toned.
Notes:     Sale: CNG 81, Lot: 725 Ex Gorny & Mosch 129 (8 March 2004), lot 215.