INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. CU Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 15.08 g, 11h). Elephant Rider Type. Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Early phase. VF.Electronic Auction 567 Central Asian, Copper Estimate: $ 100 |
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. CU Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 15.08 g, 11h). Elephant Rider Type. Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Early phase. Huvishka on elephant right, holding trident and ankuśa (elephant goad) / Mao, diademed, lunar "horns" at shoulders, standing facing, head left, extending hand in benediction and holding sword; tamgha to left. MK 835; ANS Kushan 794-800; Donum Burns 317-9. Earthen dark green and brown patina, encrustation on edge. VF. |