INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. AV Dinar (22mm, 7.97 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Late phase.

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Lot: 366. Estimated: $ 750

Central Asian, Gold

Sold For $ 2 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. AV Dinar (22mm, 7.97 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Late phase. Kanishka standing left, holding goad and scepter, sacrificing over altar to left; flame at shoulder / OhÞO to right, Siva standing left, pouring water from flask and holding vajra (thunderbolt), trident, and he-goat; tamgha to left. MK 78 (O40/R45); ANS Kushan –; Donum Burns 140. Lightly toned, scattered marks. EF.

Ex Yacob & Tali Shavleyan Collection (Roma E-Sale 59, 11 July 2019), lot 464.


Closing Date and Time: 18 May 2022 at 12:01:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.