CNG 100, Lot: 1657. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. AV Quarter Dinar (13mm, 1.98 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Early phase. Diademed and crowned half-length bust left on clouds, holding spear; flames at shoulder / Athsho, hand on hip, standing left, holding diadem in outstretched hand; tamgha to left. MK 41 (O2/R10α); ANS Kushan 375-6 var. (bust type; same rev. die); Donum Burns 122 var. (same). Good VF.