Lot 98
Kushan Kingdom. Huvishka, c. AD 126-164. Gold Stater (7.94 g). Crowned and diademed half-length bust left of Huvishka on clouds; king holds club-like scepter and sword. Reverse: Ardoxsho standing right, holding cornucopiae; in right field, tamgha. Rosenfield plate II, 46; Göbl (Kushan) 286. Superb Extremely Fine.
Ardoxsho is the Kushan deity symbolizing abundance and prosperity; another theory is that increased crop yields are attributed to her powers of bringing rains. She is often depicted on Kushan coins.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
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