INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. AV Dinar (22mm, 7.97 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Late phase.Electronic Auction 516 Central Asian, Gold Sold For $ 2 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. AV Dinar (22mm, 7.97 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Late phase. Kanishka standing left, holding goad and scepter, sacrificing over altar to left; flame at shoulder / OhÞO to right, Siva standing left, pouring water from flask and holding vajra (thunderbolt), trident, and he-goat; tamgha to left. MK 78 (O40/R45); ANS Kushan –; Donum Burns 140. Lightly toned, scattered marks. EF. |