Lot 795: India, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Ca. A.D. 155-ca. 187. Æ tetradrachm.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)

Description

Huvishka. Ca. A.D. 155-ca. 187. Æ tetradrachm (25 mm, 15.04 g). King holding ankush and seated on elephant standing right, with Greek legend around / Four-armed Shiva standing left, holding diadem, trishul, damaru and kamandalu, with Bactrian legend OHPO right. MK 847; MACW 3221-3. Rare and choice. Brown patina. Fine.

This rare elephant rider type of Huvishka shows Shiva with four arms.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 795
Listing #: 234838
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:12:20 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Sold Winning Bid: $90
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Description

This rare elephant rider type of Huvishka shows Shiva with four arms.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 795
Listing #: 234838
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:12:20 PM CT
Estimate: $100