INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 152-192. CU Tetradrachm (24mm, 16.44 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Early phase. Near VF.Electronic Auction 535 Central Asian, Copper Estimate: $ 150 |
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 152-192. CU Tetradrachm (24mm, 16.44 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 / 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 with earthen and green deposits, cleaning marks. Near VF. |