INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Tetradrachm (24mm, 16.45 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Late phase.Electronic Auction 504 Central Asian, Copper Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Tetradrachm (24mm, 16.45 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; tamgha to left.. MK 785; ANS Kushan 616; Donum Burns 175. Green and brown patina, porosity, numerous cleaning scratches, area of fill and applied wax on reverse, scrape on obverse. Fine. |