INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.40 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Late phase.Electronic Auction 500 Further Selections from the Archytas Collection, Copper Sold For $ 250. 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, 14.40 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Late phase. Kanishka standing left, holding goad and standard, sacrificing over altar; flame at shoulder / Maitreya Buddha: Buddha seated cross-legged facing on stool, hand raised in gesture of abhayamudrā and holding kamanḍalu/kuṇḍikā (water pot); trace of tamgha to inner left. Cribb, Buddha 79-82 (dies i/21); MK 790; ANS Kushan 617; Donum Burns –. Stripped green and brown surfaces, roughness. Fair. |