CNG 94, Lot: 854. Estimate $300. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127/8-152. Æ Didrachm (22mm, 8.37 g, 12h). Mint I (A). 3rd emission. Kanishka standing left, holding goad and standard, sacrificing over altar; flame at shoulder / Standing Śākyamuni Buddha: Buddha standing facing, hand raised in gesture of abhayamudrā; [tamgha to left]. Cribb, Buddha 39-42 (dies s/17); MK 787 (same dies); Donum Burns 176; CNG 87, lot 769 (same dies). Fine, bark brown surfaces with lighter high points. Rare denomination.