| 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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| 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 |  |
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| Classical Numismatic Group > Triton XXVII Online Sessions | Auction date: 17 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 5385 Price realized: 1,500 USD (Approx. 1,378 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127/8-152. AV Dinar (20mm, 7.97 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Late phase. Kanishka, diademed and crowned, standing facing, head left, holding goad and scepter, sacrificing over altar to left; flame at shoulder / Mao, wearing lunar horns, standing left, extending right hand in benediction and holding globe-tipped scepter; monogram to right. MK 58 (unlisted dies); ANS Kushan 379; Donum Burns 133; Zeno 197597. Traces of deposits, slight die wear and doubling on obverse, slight pitting on reverse. Good VF. Estimate: 1500 USD |  |
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| Classical Numismatic Group > Auction 126 | Auction date: 28 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 419 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot  | |
| Lot description: INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. AV Dinar (20.5mm, 7.97 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Early phase. Kanishka, diademed and crowned, standing facing, head left, holding goad and scepter, sacrificing over altar to left; flame at shoulder / Nana, nimbate, wearing fillet and crescent, standing right, holding scepter and box; tamgha to right. MK 35 (O3/R – [unlisted rev. die]); ANS Kushan 370; Donum Burns 117. Lightly toned, tiny scrape on obverse, trace of underlying luster. Good VF. Estimate: 1500 USD |  |
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| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 2058 Price realized: 300 CHF (Approx. 341 USD / 317 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises, circa 100-127/8. Tetradrachm (Bronze, 29 mm, 17.68 g, 12 h), Begram. ΒΑCIΛЄΥC BACIΛEⲰN CⲰTHP MEΓAC OOHMO KAΔΦΙCHC ('King of Kings, the Great Savior, Vima Kadphises' in Greek) Vima Kadphises standing front, head to left, sacrificing over altar with his right hand; to right, club and tamgha; to left, trident with an axe on the shaft. Rev. 'Maharajasa Rajadirajasa Sarvaloga Isvarasa Mahisvarasa Vima Kathphishasa Tratara' ('of the Great King, the King of Kings, Lord of All the World, the Mahesvara, Vima Kadphises, the Defender' in Kharoshthi) Shiva standing facing, holding trident in his right hand and deer skin in his left; behind, the bull Nandi, his companion, standing right; in field to left, Buddhist triratana ('Three Jewels'). ANS Kushan 300-302. Somewhat rough, otherwise, very fine. From the collection of François Righetti, privately acquired on 1 January 2009. Starting price: 50 CHF |  |
