INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Tetradrachm (27mm, 17.33 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Late phase.Triton XXV – Session 6 The Archytas Collection, Copper Sold For $ 450. 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, 17.33 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Late phase. Kanishka standing left, sacrificing over altar and holding standard / Seated Maitreya Buddha: Buddha seated cross-legged facing on stool, hand raised in gesture of abhayamudrā and holding kamanḍalu/kuṇḍikā (water pot); tamgha to inner left. Cribb, Buddha 106-15 (dies z/26); MK 792; ANS Kushan 617; Donum Burns –. Thick green patina, cleaning marks. Fine. |