INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. CU Tetradrachm (22mm, 9.61 g, 2h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Early phase. VF.Electronic Auction 529 Central Asian, Copper Sold For $ 70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. CU Tetradrachm (22mm, 9.61 g, 2h). 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, with crescent at shoulders, standing facing, head left, extending right hand in benedictional gesture, left hand on hilt; tamgha to left. MK 837; ANS Kushan 945-7. Green patina with light earthen deposits. VF. |