INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka(?). Circa AD 151-190. CU Tetradrachm (24x23mm, 7.95 g, 12h). Square module.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. Huvishka(?). Circa AD 151-190. CU Tetradrachm (24x23mm, 7.95 g, 12h). Square module. [...] above, VIΛИΔ to right, C(quadrate O)HH[...] below, [...]VAΓAVH[...] to left, Huvishka on elephant right, holding ankuśa (elephant goad) / Uncertain figure seated facing on mound or throne; traces of Kharossthi letters around. Cf. MK 985 = Cunningham 58 and pl. XVIII, 15 (rev. illustrated only by line drawing); ANS Kushan –; Donum Burns –; Zeno –. Thick earthen green patina, some stable green, slightly ragged flan. Near VF. Evidence of undertype. |