INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127/8-152. Æ Didrachm (21.5mm, 8.24 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Early phase.Electronic Auction 470 Central Asian, Bronze Sold For $ 60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127/8-152. Æ Didrachm (21.5mm, 8.24 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Early phase. Kanishka standing left, holding goad and standard, sacrificing over altar; flame at shoulder / Nana standing right, holding scepter and box; tamgha to right. MK 767; ANS Kushan 403-8. Dark green-brown patina, traces of earthen deposits, slightly off center. VF. |