Lot 807: India, Post-Kushan. Huvishka imitation. Late 2nd century A.D. Æ 1/4 unit. Balkh region.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)

Description

Huvishka imitation. Late 2nd century A.D. Æ 1/4 unit (22 mm, 2.88 g). Balkh region. King seated on ornate couch with Baktrian legend around / Moon god Mao standing left with hand raised in benediction. Pieper 1247. An attractive specimen with dark patina. Choice. Dark brown-green patina. Good very fine.

This is from a series of small light-weight Huvishka imitative types. According to Mitchiner, this is a Jouan-Jouan issue found in the Balkh region.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 807
Listing #: 234847
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:14:20 PM CT
Estimate: $50

Sold Winning Bid: $30
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Description

This is from a series of small light-weight Huvishka imitative types. According to Mitchiner, this is a Jouan-Jouan issue found in the Balkh region.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 807
Listing #: 234847
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:14:20 PM CT
Estimate: $50