INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Tetradrachm (27mm, 16.37 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Late phase. Near VF.Electronic Auction 542 Central Asian, Copper Sold For $ 325. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Tetradrachm (27mm, 16.37 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Late phase. Kanishka standing left, sacrificing over altar and holding standard / Standing Śākyamuni Buddha: Buddha standing facing, hand raised in gesture of abhayamudrā; tamgha to inner left. Cribb, Buddha 25 (dies l/9); MK 785; ANS Kushan 616; Donum Burns 175. Corroded green and brown surfaces. Near VF. |