| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 2060 Price realized: 2,200 CHF (Approx. 2,501 USD / 2,323 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I, circa 127/8-152. 1/4 Dinar (Gold, 13 mm, 2.00 g, 12 h), main mint in Baktria, probably in Balkh. Draped bust of Kanishka I emerging from clouds or a mountain top to left with flames on his right shoulder, wearing peaked triangular cap with circle side motif, placing his right hand in front of his chest and holding spear in his left. Rev. AΘÞO Athsho standing facing, head to left, bearded, flames emenating from his shoulders, wearing diadem and cloak around his shoulders, holding diadem wreath in his right hand and fire tongs in his left. ANS Kushan 374. Zeno 197596 (this coin). Rare. Struck from a worn obverse die and wth a minor bump on the edge, otherwise, good very fine. From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, ex Heritage Europe 58, 15 May 2018, 7027. Starting price: 100 CHF |  |
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| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 2061 Price realized: 25 CHF (Approx. 28 USD / 26 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I, circa 127/8-152. Tetradrachm (Bronze, 27 mm, 17.03 g, 11 h), main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). ÞAO ΚANηρKI ('King Kanishka' in Bactrian) Kanishka I standing front, head to left, sacrificing with his right hand over altar and holding trident in his left. Rev. ΟΑΔΟ ('OADO' in Bactrian) Oado running to left, holding cloak above his head with both hands; in field to left, tamgha. ANS Kushan 579. Some deposits, otherwise, about very fine. From the collection of François Righetti, privately acquired in 2007. It is commonly assumed that the depiction of Oado, the Kushan god of the blowing winds, on Kushan coins influenced the rendering of the Japanese wind deity Fujin. Starting price: 25 CHF |  |
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| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 29 | Auction date: 24 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 1235 Price realized: 30 CHF (Approx. 34 USD / 31 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I, circa 127/8-152. Tetradrachm (Bronze, 25 mm, 17.00 g, 12 h), main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). ÞAO ΚANηρKI ('King Kanishka' in Bactrian) Kanishka I standing facing, head to left, sacrificing over altar with his right hand and holding trident in his left. Rev. MIOPO Nimbate Mithra standing facing, head to left, raising his right hand in salute; to left, tamgha. ANS Kushan 418. Donum Burns 151. The reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, very fine. From the collection of Prof. Dr. Björn-Uwe Abels, Leu Web Auction 25, 11-14 March 2023, 1372 and previously acquired from Stephen Album Rare Coins in 2012. Starting price: 25 CHF |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > NYINC Signature Sale 3113 | Auction date: 8 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 30064 Price realized: 11,000 USD (Approx. 10,028 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients INDIA. Kushan Empire. Kanishka I (ca. AD 127-151). AV dinar (20mm, 7.96 gm, 12h). Choice Mint State. Kushan standard, Bactria, main mint (probably Balkh), late phase. ÞAONANOÞAO KA-NHÞKI KOÞANO, Kanishka I standing facing, head left, with long beard, flame emanating from right shoulder, wearing round cap with ladder-like brim, diadem tie with two ribbons to right, cloak around shoulders double-clasped at chest with corner folds pointing left and right, worn over belted tunic, trousers, and boots, sacrificing with right hand over altar at left, grounded spear in left hand, sword with curved hilt held by buckled belt; dotted border beneath feet / OHÞO, Oesho (Siva or Shiva) standing facing, nimbate head left, hair in topknot, wearing dhoti, bracelets, and armlets with amulet string across chest, pouring water from flask in extended lower right hand, holding vajra (thunderbolt) in raised upper right hand, transverse trident in raised upper left hand, holding a he-goat by the horns at hip in lower left hand; tamgha without crossbar to left, dotted border. ANS Kushan 382-384. Göbl, MK 78 (O40/R45, same dies). Donum Burns 140 (same dies). An absolutely superb specimen, perfectly centered on a satiny flan with luster around the rims. Struck from fresh dies and with no visible wear. Every fine detail sharp. From the Wetmore Collection of Gold and Electrum. Ex Triton IX (10 January 2006), lot 1144. Kanishka I, a celebrated figure in South Asian history, ascended to the throne of the Kushan Empire in the late 1st or early 2nd century AD. Known as a great military commander, his prowess led to the significant expansion of the Kushan Empire, which under his rule stretched from Central Asia all the way to Northern India. Esteemed for more than his conquests, however, Kanishka I was a potent patron of the arts and religious institutions. He is notably recognized for his prodigious contributions to Buddhism, playing a seminal role in its dissemination and fostering the creation of the Gandhara and Mathura schools of art, which amalgamated Greek, Persian, and Indian artistic traditions. His reign marked the beginning of the Serindian art style and was characterized by a magnificent efflorescence of cultural and artistic endeavors. Coins minted during his realm bear his image often clad in elaborate Kushan clothing and sometimes paying homage to various Iranian and even Greek deities, reflecting what was a cosmopolitan and syncretic Kushan culture. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/ancient-india/ancients-india-kushan-empire-kanishka-i-ca-ad-127-151-av-dinar-20mm-796-gm-12h-choice-mint-state/a/3113-30064.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3113-01082024 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Estimate: 2000-4000 USD |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61385 | Auction date: 22 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 25096 Price realized: 800 USD (Approx. 752 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients INDIA. Kushan Empire. Kanishka I (ca. AD 127-151). AV dinar (20mm, 7.83 gm, 11h). Fine. Kushan standard, Bactria, main mint (probably Balkh), late phase. ÞAONANOÞAO KA-NHÞKI KOÞANO, Kanishka I standing facing, head left, with long beard, flame emanating from right shoulder, wearing round cap with ladder-like brim diadem tie with two ribbons to right, cloak around shoulders double-clasped at chest with corner folds pointing left and right, worn over belted tunic, trousers, and boots, sacrificing with right hand and holding elephant goad over altar at left, grounded spear in left hand, sword with curved hilt held by buckled belt; dotted border beneath feet / NANAÞAO, Nanashao standing facing, turned right, nimbate head right with crescent on top, hair held by diadem with two ribbons to left, bun at back, wearing sleeved, angle-length loosely fitting robe, transverse wand with lion protome in right hand, bowl in left, sword with curved hilt held by belt emerges from behind body lower left; tamgha without crossbar to right, dotted border. ANS Kushan 380. Göbl, MK 54. Kanishka I, a celebrated figure in South Asian history, ascended to the throne of the Kushan Empire in the late 1st or early 2nd century AD. Known as a great military commander, his prowess led to the significant expansion of the Kushan Empire, which under his rule stretched from Central Asia all the way to Northern India. Esteemed for more than his conquests, however, Kanishka I was a potent patron of the arts and religious institutions. He is notably recognized for his prodigious contributions to Buddhism, playing a seminal role in its dissemination and fostering the creation of the Gandhara and Mathura schools of art, which amalgamated Greek, Persian, and Indian artistic traditions. His reign marked the beginning of the Serindian art style and was characterized by a magnificent efflorescence of cultural and artistic endeavors. Coins minted during his realm bear his image often clad in elaborate Kushan clothing and sometimes paying homage to various Iranian and even Greek deities, reflecting what was a cosmopolitan and syncretic Kushan culture. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/ancient-india/ancients-india-kushan-empire-kanishka-i-ca-ad-127-151-av-dinar-20mm-783-gm-11h-fine/a/61385-25096.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61385-04222024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
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| Classical Numismatic Group > Triton XXVII | Auction date: 9 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 418 Price realized: 2,500 USD (Approx. 2,290 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127/8-152. AV Dinar (21mm, 8.03 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Late phase. ÞAONANOÞAO KA NhÞKI KOÞAИO, Kanishka, diademed and crowned, standing facing, head left, holding goad and scepter, sacrificing over altar to left; flame at shoulder / MAO to right, Mao, wearing lunar horns, standing left, extending right hand in benediction and holding globe-tipped scepter; tamgha to left. MK 58 (unlisted dies); ANS Kushan 379; Donum Burns 133. Traces of deposits in devices, slight die wear and doubling. Near EF. Estimate: 1500 USD |  |
