INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.32 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Late phase.

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Lot: 6314. Estimated: $ 500

The Archytas Collection, Copper

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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.32 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Late phase. Kanishka, diademed and crowned, standing facing, head left, holding goad and scepter, sacrificing over altar to left; flame at shoulder / Standing Śākyamuni Buddha: Buddha standing facing, hand raised in gesture of abhayamudrā; monogram to inner left. Cribb, Buddha 27-8 (dies m/10); MK 785; ANS Kushan –, but cf. 616 (for type); Donum Burns –, but cf. 175 (same); Zeno –. Dark brown patina, traces of red and green. Good Fine.

From the Archytas Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 26 January 2022 at 11:44:20 ET.

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