Lot 779: India, Kushan Empire. Vima Takto ('Soter Megas'). Ca. A.D. 80-100/5. Æ 1/4 unit.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)

Description

Vima Takto ('Soter Megas'). Ca. A.D. 80-100/5. Æ 1/4 unit (13 mm, 1.39 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 cornucopiae with flower pot symbol to right. Cf. ANS 246-7; cf. Pieper 1179. Very rare. Choice. Green patina. Very fine.

This specimen has an unusual 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 #: 779
Listing #: 234826
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:09:40 PM CT
Estimate: $125

Sold Winning Bid: $75
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Description

This specimen has an unusual 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 #: 779
Listing #: 234826
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:09:40 PM CT
Estimate: $125