| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 32 | Auction date: 7 December 2024 |
| Lot number: 27 Price realized: 2,200 CHF (Approx. 2,508 USD / 2,374 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I, circa 127/8-152. Dinar (Gold, 21 mm, 7.92 g, 12 h), uncertain mint in Baktria, probably Balkh. þAONANOþA KANηþKO KOþANO ('King of Kings, Kanishka the Kushan' in Baktrian) Kanishka I standing front, head to left, sacrificing with his right hand over altar and holding trident in his left. Rev. MAO (in Bactrian) The moon deity Mao standing front, head to left, raising his right hand in salute and holding transverse scepter surmounted by inverted crescent; to left, tamgha. ANS Kushan 379. Donum Burns 128. Struck from a somewhat corroded obverse die and with some scratches on the reverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine. From the collection of Hendrik Hortz, religious studies scholar and journalist, ex Heritage 231946, 14 November 2019, 62133. Starting price: 250 CHF |  |
