INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127/8-152. AV Dinar (20mm, 7.97 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Late phase. Good VF.

Triton XXVII – Session 5
Lot: 5385. Estimated: $ 1 500

Central Asian, Gold

Sold For $ 1 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127/8-152. AV Dinar (20mm, 7.97 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Late phase. Kanishka, diademed and crowned, standing facing, head left, holding goad and scepter, sacrificing over altar to left; flame at shoulder / Mao, wearing lunar horns, standing left, extending right hand in benediction and holding globe-tipped scepter; monogram to right. MK 58 (unlisted dies); ANS Kushan 379; Donum Burns 133; Zeno 197597. Traces of deposits, slight die wear and doubling on obverse, slight pitting on reverse. Good VF.


Closing Date and Time: 17 January 2024 at 12:08:00 ET.

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