INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. CU Tetradrachm (26mm, 10.33 g, 12h). Elephant rider type. Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Late phase. Near 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. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. CU Tetradrachm (26mm, 10.33 g, 12h). Elephant rider type. Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Late phase. Huvishka on elephant right, holding trident and ankuśa (elephant goad) / Herakles standing to left, lion’s skin over arm, holding wreath and club; tamgha to left. MK 890; ANS Kushan –; Donum Burns –; CNG E-323, lot 187. Coppery brown surfaces, some roughness and pitting. Near VF. |