Kushanas, Vasudeva I, c. 190-230, AV dinar, 7.85 g. (20 mm). Obverse: Vasudeva with halo, jeweled triangular helmet, and diadem, standing facing, head left, flames emanating from right shoulder, swastika between legs, holding trident, sacrificing over altar to left; trident with ribbons to left, Bactrian legend around. Reverse: Oesho standing facing with full halo and crescent above, holding a garland or diadem in extended right hand and trident in left; behind, the bull Nandi standing left, Bactrian OHÞO to right, tamgha to upper left, full dotted border around.
An interesting type that shows Oesho (Shiva) with swastika symbol between legs and a full halo with crescent symbol above the head. Less than five similar examples found on Coinarchives.
About EF, nice large flan, fully legible, strong and well-defined features, a bright lustre shows through.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 3.1.18.
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