INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Drachm (18mm, 3.69 g, 12h). Kashmir mint. VF.Electronic Auction 538 Central Asian, Copper Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Drachm (18mm, 3.69 g, 12h). Kashmir mint. Kanishka, diademed and crowned, standing facing, head left, holding goad and scepter, sacrificing over altar to left; to upper left, ka or ke in Kharosthi above pellet / Oado running left, holding up cloak behind him; tamgha to left. MK –, but cf. 817 (ji on obv.); ANS Kushan -, but cf. 700-3 (same); Donum Burns –, but cf. 218 (same). Earthen dark brown patina, reverse slightly off center. VF. |