INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Tetradrachm (26mm, 16.93 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Middle phase.Electronic Auction 500 Further Selections from the Archytas Collection, Copper Sold For $ 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Tetradrachm (26mm, 16.93 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Middle phase. Kanishka standing left, holding goad and standard, sacrificing over altar; flame at shoulder / Mao standing facing, head left, extending right hand in benedictional gesture, left hand on hilt; tamgha to left. MK 774; ANS Kushan 520-5; Donum Burns 156-7. Green and brown patina. Near VF. |