Lot 528: India, Kushan Empire. Vima Takto (also known as 'Soter Megas' or Great Savior). Ca. A.D. 90-113. Æ unit.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 28 (Auction 338)

Description

Vima Takto (also known as 'Soter Megas' or Great Savior). Ca. A.D. 90-113. Æ unit (13 mm, 1.78 g). Oesho (Shiva)/ Herakles standing facing, holding trishul in right hand and goat skin in left; Kharoshthi letter Vi to right and tamgha to left / Ardoksho standing right, holding cornucopia with flower pot symbol to right. ANS 246-247; Pieper 1179. Very rare and choice. Nearly very fine.

This specimen has an unlisted depiction of Ardoksho. The goddess is standing to right in silhouette here, while all recorded specimens show her standing in a three-quarter profile.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 528
Listing #: 178366
Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 6:55:40 PM CT
Estimate: $125

Starting Bid: $75
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Description

This specimen has an unlisted depiction of Ardoksho. The goddess is standing to right in silhouette here, while all recorded specimens show her standing in a three-quarter profile.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 528
Listing #: 178366
Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 6:55:40 PM CT
Estimate: $125