INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Didrachm (23mm, 8.24 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Early phase.Electronic Auction 513 Central Asian, Copper Sold For $ 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Didrachm (23mm, 8.24 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Early phase. Kanishka, diademed and crowned, standing facing, head left, holding goad and scepter, sacrificing over altar to left; flame at shoulder / HΛIOC to right, radiate and diademed Helios, left hand on hip, standing left, raising right hand in benediction; tamgha to left. MK 766; ANS Kushan 391-402; Donum Burns 143-5. Earthen dark green patina. Near VF. |