INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Tetradrachm (27mm, 17.33 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Late phase.

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Lot: 6317. Estimated: $ 750

The Archytas Collection, Copper

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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 83-90 (dies r/22); MK 792; ANS Kushan 617; Donum Burns –. Earthen black-brown patina, reverse a little off center. VF.

From the Archytas Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 26 January 2022 at 11:45:20 ET.

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