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1 Dinar - Huvishka
| Gold | 7.85 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kushan Empire (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 152-192 |
| Value | 1 Dinar (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.85 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#413926 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Siva, nimbate, standing left, holding thunderbolt, flask, trident, and horns of goat to lower left; tamgha to left.
Lettering: OhÞO
Comment
Mint II (B). 1st emission. Donum Burns 276–278.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Dinar - Huvishka (152-192) coin from the Kushan Empire is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Kushan king Huvishka, while the reverse side features a representation of the Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and syncretism that characterized the Kushan Empire.
