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Auction: 24122 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 35: Indian and Islamic Coins - e-Auction
Lot: 503

Kushan Empire, Huvishka (c.90-57 BC), AE Unit, 12.13g, with king riding elephant right carrying a spear, rev. the first with Heracles standing facing holding a club and lion skin; AE Unit, 11.81g, king riding elephant right carrying a spear, rev. Ardoksho standing left holding a cornucopia left (see MAC 3279-85 for type, Ardoksho left not listed), both with some natural deposit remaining on surfaces, the first heavily cleaned, overall good fine to very fine, above average for type; and, Kushano-Sasanian, Peroz I (c. 246-285), AE Drachm, 4.36g, Zabulistan mint, crowned bust right, Pahlavi legend, rev. fire altar with facing bust of deity (MK 1115; MAC 1288-92), attractive dark tone, very fine or a little better, rare (3)

iii) For a similar coin see Spink USA Auction 389, 11 May 2023, lot 52

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