Kushanas, Vasudeva I, c. 190-230, AV dinar, 7.96 g. (22 mm). Obverse: Vasudeva with halo, jeweled triangular helmet, and diadem, standing facing, head left, holding trident, sacrificing over altar to left, holding trident to left, complete Bactrian legend around. Reverse: Oesho with three heads and four arms standing facing, holding a garland or diadem in extended right hand and various ather attributes; behind, the bull Nandi standing right, with three dots below, Bactrian OHÞO to left, tamgha to upper right.
A very rare type featuring the bull turned to the right and the figure of Oesho with three heads and four arms, wearing pleated loin cloth. A very attractive type full of character and great details.
About EF, fully legible, well-defined features, well-centered, lustre shows through.
Ex Chand Collection.
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