INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. AV Quarter Dinar (13mm, 1.99 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Early phase. Near EF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 503. Estimated: $ 3 000

Central Asian, Gold

Sold For $ 7 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. AV Quarter Dinar (13mm, 1.99 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Early phase. Þ AONANOÞAO KANhÞKI KOÞANO, diademed and crowned half-length bust of Kanishka left on clouds, holding spear; flames at shoulder / OhÞO to right, Siva, nimbate, standing facing, head left, pouring water from flask and holding vajra (thunderbolt), trident, and he-goat; tamgha to left. MK 45 (O2/R22) = BM Inv. 1851,0205.1 (same dies); ANS Kushan –; Donum Burns –. Lightly toned, die break on reverse. Near EF. Göbl cites only two examples (both in the BM), none in CoinArchives. Extremely rare.


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