Kushan Empire: Kanishka III, circa 267-270 AD, AV Gold dinar (7.88 g). Mint: Taxila. Obv: King Kanishka standing left, holding filleted standard, sacrificing over altar to left; filleted trident to left; ga
in Brahmi to right of altar; gho
in Brahmi between legs; hu
in Brahmi to right of scepter. / Rev: Ithyphallic Siva (Shiva) & the bull Nandi (his companion), with Nandi standing left & Siva standing facing, holding a garland or diadem and trident, pellet above tamgha to upper left, Oesho (Shiva in baktrian) to right. Unlisted Rev Die. Very Rare in this Bold Mint State Condition. Sharply struck, very Attractive Example.
*Kanishka III, was a Kushan emperor who reigned from around the year 267 CE to 270 CE. He is believed to have succeeded Vasishka and was succeeded by Vasudeva II. He ruled in areas of India & Pakistan.
