INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 152-192. CU Tetradrachm (27mm, 17.75 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Early phase.Triton XXV – Session 6 The Archytas Collection, Copper Sold For $ 60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 152-192. CU Tetradrachm (27mm, 17.75 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Early phase. Huvishka seated facing cross-legged, holding ankuśa (elephant goad) or sword and scepter; trace of clouds below / MΛO to right, Mao standing left, extending hand in benediction and holding hilt of sword; tamgha to left. MK 837; ANS Kushan 939-44; Donum Burns 326-9. Brown patina. Near VF. |