From the Gemini IV Auction, Closed January 8, 2008.

Lot # 251 - Auction is closed.Estimate: US$1000 / Price 
Realized: US$2200 

KUSHAN KINGDOM. Kanishka I. (AD 232–260). Gold dinar (7.98 gm). Mint B, emission 1. 

King standing left, right shoulder flaming, cloak 
flying, sacrificing over altar and holding goad in right 
hand and spear in left

Mithra standing left, radiate nimbus around head, 
extending right hand over tamgha and resting left hand 
on sword hilt. 

Gobl 79. Nearly mint state. 

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  ... Lot 251 sold for high bid of $2200 [ $2530, or approx 1745.7 EUR, 1290.3 GBP including the 15% buyers fee.] 

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