INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Didrachm (23mm, 8.41 g, 12h). With Greek inscriptions. Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Early phase. Near VF.

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Lot: 264.
Closing Date: Nov 20 2024 10:00 ET

Central Asian, Copper

Estimate: $ 100

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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Didrachm (23mm, 8.41 g, 12h). With Greek inscriptions. Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Early phase. Kanishka standing left, holding goad and standard, sacrificing over altar; flame at shoulder / Helios standing left, raising hand in benediction and placing other on hip; tamgha to left. MK 766; ANS Kushan 391-402; Donum Burns 143-5. Dark brown patina, roughness. Near VF.


Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2024 at 11:27:40 ET.

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