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ID:     721092
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     KUSHAN EMPIRE
Issuer:     Vashishka
Date Ruled:     Circa AD 240-250
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Dinar
Weight:     7.89 g
Die Axis:     12 h
Obverse Description:     Vasishka, nimbate and helmeted, standing facing, head left, sacrificing over altar to left and holding filleted standard; to left, filleted trident behind, "Jiha" to right of altar, "Gho" between Vasishka's feet, “Da” to right of left foot, and "Rada" to right of sceptre in Brahmi
Reverse Description:     Siva with three heads standing facing, holding filleted investiture garland in raised right hand, trident in left hand; bull Nandi standing to left, behind; tamgha above to left
Primary Reference:     MK 630/2 (same dies)
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=84860
Grade:     Good VF.
Notes:     Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 1092