INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. Æ Didrachm (22mm, 8.48 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Early phase.Electronic Auction 463 Central Asian, Bronze Sold For $ 225. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. Æ Didrachm (22mm, 8.48 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Early phase. Kanishka standing left, sacrificing over altar and holding standard / Helios standing left, raising hand in benediction and placing other on hip; tamgha to left. MK 766; ANS Kushan 391-402; Donum Burns 143-5. Earthen black-green patina. VF. |