INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Didrachm (22mm, 8.15 g, 12h). With Greek inscriptions. Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Early phase. VF.

Triton XXVII – Session 5
Lot: 5386. Estimated: $ 300

Central Asian, Copper

Sold For $ 180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Didrachm (22mm, 8.15 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. Brown patina, some stable green deposits, some roughness and porosity. VF.

Ex Archytas Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 500, 22 September 2021), lot 522.


Closing Date and Time: 17 January 2024 at 12:08:20 ET.

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