Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 594Auction date: 27 August 2025
Lot number: 213

Price realized: 2,250 USD   (Approx. 1,920 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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Lot description:


INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Tetradrachm (25mm, 16.64 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Late phase. Kanishka, diademed and crowned, standing facing, head left, holding goad and scepter, sacrificing over altar to left; flame at shoulder / Standing Śākyamuni Buddha: Buddha standing facing, hand raised in gesture of abhayamudrā; tamgha to inner left. Cribb, Buddha 9-10 (dies c/5); MK 785; ANS Kushan –, but cf. 616 (for type); Donum Burns –, but cf. 175 (same); Zeno –. Dark green and brown surfaces, worn at high points, deposits. Good Fine. An attractive example of this popular type.


Estimate: 150 USD