INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Didrachm (22mm, 8.69 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Early phase. VF.

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Lot: 269. Estimated: $ 100

Central Asian, Copper

Sold For $ 60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Didrachm (22mm, 8.69 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 / Nana, nimbate, wearing fillet and crescent, standing right, holding scepter and box; tamgha to right. MK 778; cf. ANS Kushan 552; Donum Burns 161-2. Earthen dark green patina, worn at high points, cleaning marks, some porosity. VF.


Closing Date and Time: 15 March 2023 at 11:29:20 ET.

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