Kushanas, Vasudeva I, c. 190-230, AV dinar, 7.91 g. (25 mm). Obverse: Vasudeva with halo, helmet, and diadem, clad in full armour, standing facing, head left, flames emanating from right shoulder, holding trident, sacrificing over altar to left; Bactrian legend ÞAONANOÞAO BAZOΔHO KOÞANO (king of kings, Vasudeva Kushan). Reverse: Oesho standing facing, 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.
VF+, an impressive and well-struck coin with fully legible legend on a large flan, some lustre shows through.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 1.3.20
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