Classical Numismatic Group > Auction 126Auction date: 28 May 2024
Lot number: 420

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Lot description:


INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. AV Dinar (21mm, 7.95 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 / Siva, nimbate, standing facing, head left, pouring water from flask and holding vajra (thunderbolt), trident, and he-goat; tamgha to left. MK 62 (unlisted dies); ANS Kushan 382; Donum Burns 131. Lightly toned, traces of underlying luster. Near EF.


Estimate: 1000 USD