INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Didrachm (23mm, 8.88 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Late phase.

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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Didrachm (23mm, 8.88 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Late phase. Kanishka standing left, holding goad and standard, sacrificing over altar; flame at shoulder / Standing Śākyamuni Buddha: Buddha standing facing, hand raised in gesture of abhayamudrā; trace of tamgha to left. Cribb, Buddha 46-55 (dies /17); MK 787; ANS Kushan –; Donum Burns 176. Thick earthen dark green patina, some roughness and pitting on obverse. Fair.

From the Archytas Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 22 September 2021 at 12:56:00 ET.

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