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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 129, Lot 373
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. AV Dinar (20mm, 7.96 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Late phase. Kanishka standing left, holding goad and scepter, sacrificing over altar to left; flame at shoulder / Mao (Mithra) standing left, extending hand in benediction and holding scepter; tamgha to left. MK 70 (dies 28/16); ANS Kushan 379; Donum Burns –. EF.
From the G. Savonarola Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 100 (7 October 2015), lot 1665.
Estimate: 1500 USD... | 13 May 2025 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3123, Lot 31103
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INDIA. Kushan Empire. Kanishka I (ca. AD 127-151). AV dinar (20mm, 7.95 gm, 12h). Choice MS. 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 bo... | 1 May 2025 | Upcoming
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VAuctions - NBJ Auction 14, Lot 106
India, Kushan Empire: Kanishka I. Circa 127/8-152. AE Drachm. Obv: 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: NANA, Goddess Nana standing to right, nimbate, holding scepter in her right hand and box in her left; to lower left, tamgha. (4.20gm, 17mm), Very Fine.
Estimate: 100 USD
Starting price: 40 USD... | 16 Apr 2025 | Unsold | |
VAuctions - NBJ Auction 14, Lot 107
INDIA, Kushan Empire: Kanishka I (c. 128-152 AD). AE Drachm. Obverse: Crowned king standing facing, holding spear and sacrificing at altar at left, Bactrian legend around
Reverse: Ithyphallic Oesho (Shiva) standing left, holding trishul and kalash, with Bactrian legend OHPO at right. (4.31gm, 17mm), Very Fine.
Estimate: 100 USD
Starting price: 40 USD... | 16 Apr 2025 | Unsold | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 583, Lot 301
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 17.48 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Middle phase. Kanishka standing left, sacrificing over altar and holding standard / Athsho, hand on hip, standing left, holding diadem in outstretched hand; tamgha to left. MK 772; ANS Kushan 459-79; Donum Burns 153-7. Earthen dark brown patina, slightly worn at high points. VF.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 19 Mar 2025 | 90 USD | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 33, Lot 1565
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I, circa 127/8-152. Didrachm (Bronze, 23 mm, 8.11 g, 12 h), main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). BACIΛЄYC BACIΛЄⲰN KANHÞKOY ('King of Kings, Kanishka' in Greek) Kanishka I standing front, head to left, sacrificing with his right hand over altar and holding trident in his left. Rev. HΛIOC ('Helios' in Greek) Helios, standing front, head to left and surrounded by halo, raising his right hand in blessing; to left, tamgha. ANS Kushan 391. Some deposits an the obverse stru... | 15 Mar 2025 | 75 CHF | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 582, Lot 356
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. Æ Tetradrachm (26mm, 16.63 g, 12h). Subsidiary mint in Gandhara (Peshawar?). Late phase. Kanishka standing facing, head left, sacrificing over altar and holding trident / Mao, with crescent at shoulders, standing facing, head left, extending right hand in benedictional gesture, left hand on hilt; tamgha to left. MK 801; ANS Kushan 631; Donium Burns 193. Dark brown and green patina, earthen deposits, light roughness and die rust. VF.
Estim... | 5 Mar 2025 | 120 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61480, Lot 23020
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INDIA. Kushan Empire. Kanishka I (ca. AD 127-151). AV dinar (20mm, 7.95 gm, 12h). AU, Fine Style. 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, an... | 2 Mar 2025 | 4,400 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61480, Lot 23021
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INDIA. Kushan Empire. Kanishka I (ca. AD 127-151). AV dinar (20mm, 7.90 gm, 12h). VF, inked collection number. Kushan standard, subsidiary mint in Gandhara (probably Peshawar), late phase. ÞAONANOÞAO KA-NhÞKI KOÞANO, Kanishka I standing facing, diademed head left, with long beard, wearing round cap with ladder-like brim, flames on shoulder, cloak around shoulders double-clasped at chest with corner folds pointing left and right, over belted tunic, trousers, and boots, sword with curve... | 2 Mar 2025 | 1,600 USD | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 94, Lot 206
Parthia, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I, circa AD 127-151 Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?) Tetradrachm circa 127-151, Æ 25.00 mm., 15.85 g.
Kanishka standing l., sacrificing over altar and holding standard. Rev. Standing Śākyamuni Buddha: Buddha standing facing, hand raised in gesture of abhayamudrā; tamgha to inner l. MK 785. ANS Kushan 616. Donum Burns 175.
An extremely rare specimen where the legend on reverse is fully visible. Brown tone and About Very fine
Starting price: 150 GBP... | 23 Feb 2025 | 460 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 581, Lot 251
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 13.89 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Middle phase. Kanishka standing left, sacrificing over altar and holding standard / Athsho, hand on hip, standing left, holding diadem in outstretched hand; tamgha to left. MK 772; ANS Kushan 459-79; Donum Burns 153-7. Earthen dark brown surfaces, worn at high points, porosity. Near VF.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 19 Feb 2025 | 140 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 580, Lot 283
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.51 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Middle phase. Kanishka standing left, sacrificing over altar and holding standard / Athsho, hand on hip, standing left, holding diadem in outstretched hand; tamgha to left. MK 772; ANS Kushan 459-79; Donum Burns 153-7. Dark brown and green patina. VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 5 Feb 2025 | 60 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 580, Lot 284
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Didrachm (22.5mm, 8.61 g, 12h). With Greek inscriptions. Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Early phase. Kanishka standing left, holding goad and standard, sacrificing over altar; flame at shoulder / Helios standing left, raising hand in benediction and placing other on hip; tamgha to left. MK 766; ANS Kushan 391-402; Donum Burns 143-5. Earthen black-green patina. VF.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 5 Feb 2025 | 110 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 580, Lot 285
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Didrachm (22.5mm, 8.41 g, 12h). With Greek inscriptions. Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Early phase. Kanishka standing left, holding goad and standard, sacrificing over altar; flame at shoulder / Helios standing left, raising hand in benediction and placing other on hip; tamgha to left. MK 766; ANS Kushan 391-402; Donum Burns 143-5. Thick earthen black-green patina. VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 5 Feb 2025 | 120 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 580, Lot 286
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Didrachm (23mm, 8.29 g, 12h). With Greek inscriptions. Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Early phase. Kanishka standing left, holding goad and standard, sacrificing over altar; flame at shoulder / Helios standing left, raising hand in benediction and placing other on hip; tamgha to left. MK 766; ANS Kushan 391-402; Donum Burns 143-5. Earthen black-green patina, porosity. VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 5 Feb 2025 | 70 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 580, Lot 287
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Tetradrachm (25mm, 15.98 g, 12h). Subsidiary mint in Gandhara (Peshawar?). Unlisted phase. Kanishka standing left, sacrificing over altar and holding standard / Miiro (Mithras) standing facing, head left, raising hand in benediction; other hand on sword; tamgha to left. MK 796; cf. ANS Kushan 632 (for obv.); cf. Donum Burns 185; CNG E-558, lot 273. Dark brown patina, roughness. VF. Very rare.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 5 Feb 2025 | 275 USD | |
VAuctions - NBJ Auction 13, Lot 213
Kushan Empire: Kanishka I, AD 127-152. AE Bronze. Kapisha (Begram?) mint. ΡAO KANHΡKI, Kanishka standing left by altar, holding goad and standard, flame at shoulder, Crescent on curved I in left field. NANA, Nana, nimbate, standing right, holding sceptre ending in the forepart of a horse, and bowl or patera, tamgha to right. (4.04gm, 18mm) Very Fine.
Estimate: 100 USD
Starting price: 30 USD... | 5 Feb 2025 | Unsold | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVIII Online Sessions, Lot 5302
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 standing left, holding goad and scepter, sacrificing over altar to left; flame at shoulder / Siva standing left, pouring water from flask and holding vajra (thunderbolt), trident, and he-goat; tamgha to left. MK 37 (O13/R2 [an unlisted die combination); ANS Kushan 371-2; Donum Burns 119-21. Traces of deposits in devices, slight scrape on obverse, slight doubl... | 22 Jan 2025 | 2,500 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3122, Lot 34170
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INDIA. Kushan Empire. Kanishka I (ca. AD 127-151). AV dinar (20mm, 7.94 gm, 12h). AU. Kushan standard, Bactria, main mint (probably Balkh), early phase. ÞAONANOÞAO KA-NHÞKI KOÞANO, Kanishka I standing facing, head left, with long beard, flames emanating from right shoulder, wearing soft, round cap, 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... | 21 Jan 2025 | 3,100 USD | |
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Spink - Auction 402, Lot 5
Kushan Empire. Kanishka I (ca. AD 127-151). AV Dinar. 21mm, 8.04 gm. Late phase. Kanishka, diademed and crowned, standing facing, head left, holding a scepter and sacrificing over altar, flames at shoulder cloak; pAoNANopAo KA NhpKI KopANO, rev. Oado running left, holding a cloak up behind him with both hands, tamgha upper left, "oA(delta)o" at right. Excessively rare and unknown in all references, until its recent publication by Osmund Bopearachchi. Tiny nick on edge, otherwise Choice About a... | 19 Jan 2025 | Unsold | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVIII, Lot 430
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. AV Quarter Dinar (13mm, 2.01 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Early phase. Þ AONANOÞAO KANhÞKI KOÞANO, diademed and crowned half-length bust of Kanishka left on clouds, holding spear; flames at shoulder / AΘÞO to right, Athsho standing left, holding diadem in extended right hand and resting left hand on hilt; tamgha to left. MK 41 (O1/R10α [unlisted die combination]); ANS Kushan 376 (same dies); Donum Burns 122 (same dies); Zeno 19759... | 14 Jan 2025 | 4,500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVIII, Lot 431
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. AV Dinar (20mm, 7.89 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Late phase. ÞA[ON]ANOÞAO KA NhÞKI KOÞAN[O], Kanishka, diademed and crowned, standing facing, head left, holding goad and scepter, sacrificing over altar to left; flame at shoulder / MA(retrograde h)AOBAΓO to left, Manaobago, nimbate and helmeted, with lunar horns at shoulders, seated facing on raised stool, cushioned and with curving legs, feet on footstool, head right and with four... | 14 Jan 2025 | 5,500 USD | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 93, Lot 226
Bactria, Kanishka I, circa. 127-152 Drachm circa 127-152, Æ 17.00 mm., 3.77 g.
King standing, head l., sacrificing over altar and holding spear. Rev. Goddess Nana standing r., holding bowl and protome of animal. Gobl 806. Mitchiner 3166.
Rare. Very fine
Starting price: 30 GBP... | 15 Dec 2024 | Unsold | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 93, Lot 227
Bactria, Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151 Tetradrachm circa 127-151, billon 26.00 mm., 14.17 g.
Kanishka standing l., holding goad and standard, sacrificing over altar; flame at shoulder. Rev. Nana standing r., holding sceptre and box; tamgha to right. MK 776. ANS Kushan 546.
About Very fine
Starting price: 25 GBP... | 15 Dec 2024 | Unsold | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 32, Lot 26
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I, circa 127/8-152. Dinar (Gold, 21 mm, 8.00 g, 12 h), main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). BACIΛЄYC BACIΛЄωN KANHÞKOY ('King of Kings, Kanishka' in Greek) Kanishka I standing front, head to left, sacrificing with his right hand over altar and holding trident in his left. Rev. HΛIOC ('Helios' in Greek) Helios, standing front, head to left and surrounded by halo, raising his right hand in blessing; to left, tamgha. ANS Kushan 378. Donum Burns -. Extremely rare. In exce... | 7 Dec 2024 | 6,500 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 32, Lot 27
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... | 7 Dec 2024 | 2,200 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 32, Lot 28
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I, circa 127/8-152. Dinar (Gold, 20 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. OPΛΑΓNO Orlagno standing facing, head to right, wearing bird headdress and diadem with two long diadems, cloak and belted tunic, trousers and boots, holding ribboned spear... | 7 Dec 2024 | 2,400 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 32, Lot 29
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I, circa 127/8-152. Dinar (Gold, 20 mm, 7.98 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. NANAÞAO (in Baktrian) Nimbate and diademed Nanashao standing front, head to right, holding wand with lion protome in her right hand and bowl together with sword with a ho... | 7 Dec 2024 | 2,600 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 32, Lot 970
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I, circa 127/8-152. Tetradrachm (Bronze, 26 mm, 16.68 g, 11 h), probably 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. MAO (in Bactrian) The moon deity Mao standing front, head to left, raising his right hand in salute; to left, tamgha. ANS Kushan 525. Minor deposits, otherwise, very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.... | 7 Dec 2024 | 120 CHF | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 576, Lot 281
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. Æ Tetradrachm (27mm, 16.09 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Middle phase. Kanishka standing left, sacrificing over altar and holding standard / Oado running left, holding up cloak behind him; tamgha to left. MK 816; cf. ANS Kushan 579-614 (for type); Donum Burns 216. Dark brown patina. VF.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 4 Dec 2024 | 200 USD | |
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - eLive Auction 85, Lot 2124
GREEK COINS
LOTS GRIECHISCHER MÜNZEN
Lot indogriechischer, indoskythischer und orientalischer Münzen: Enthalten sind einerseits indogriechische und indoskythische Silber- und Bronzeprägungen, darunter Münzen des Apollodotos I., Menander I., Maues und Azes I., andererseits Münzen des Kushanreiches (u. a. Soter Megas und Kanishka I.). 14 Stück. Schön-vorzüglich
Estimate: 200 EUR... | 2 Dec 2024 | 260 EUR | |
David Feldman SA - The Silk Road Collection, Lot 10034
Kushanas, Vima Kadphises, c. 113-127 AD, AV quarter dinar, 2.01 g. (12 mm). Obverse: crowned head to right within a window with Greek legend. Reverse: Shiva's trident with axe head on the shaft, tamgha left, in field to right, Buddhist symbol triratna, Karoshti legend around. EF as struck, lustrous surfaces, some flatness on the head from the strike.A very rare example of the famous window type coin of Vima Kadphises, the father of the great Kushan king Kanishka I.Ex Chand Collection 6.3.10
S... | 1 Dec 2024 | 2,500 CHF | |
David Feldman SA - The Silk Road Collection, Lot 10036
Kushanas, Kanishka I, c. 127-152, AV dinar, 7.69 g. (20 mm). Obverse: Kanishka I standing facing, head left, with long beard, flame emanating from right shoulder, wearing round cap with two ribbons to right, cloak around shoulders and belted tunic, trousers, and boots, sacrificing with right hand over altar at left, grounded spear in left hand, dotted border beneath feet, encircled by Bactrian legend ÞAONANOÞAO KA NhÞKI KOÞANO (King of kings, Kanishka Kushan). Reverse: Goddess Nana standing ri... | 1 Dec 2024 | 900 CHF | |
David Feldman SA - The Silk Road Collection, Lot 10037
Kushanas, Kanishka I, c. 127-152, AV dinar, 7.62 g. (20 mm). Obverse: Kanishka I standing facing, head left, with long beard, flame emanating from right shoulder, wearing round cap with two ribbons to right, cloak around shoulders and belted tunic, trousers, and boots, sacrificing with right hand over altar at left, grounded spear in left hand, dotted border beneath feet, encircled by Bactrian legend ÞAONANOÞAO KA NhÞKI KOÞANO (King of kings, Kanishka Kushan). Reverse: Goddess Nana standing ri... | 1 Dec 2024 | 950 CHF | |
David Feldman SA - The Silk Road Collection, Lot 10038
Kushanas, Kanishka I, c. 127-152, AV quarter dinar, 1.98 g. (13 mm). Obverse: crowned, diademed bust of king left holding spear with left hand, Bactrian legend ÞAONANOÞAO KA NhÞKI KOÞANO (King of kings, Kanishka Kushan) around. Reverse: Goddess Nana standing right, holding bowl and sceptre, Bactrian legend at left NANA and tamgha at right, dotted border around. This is an extremely rare quarter dinar that depicts the king as a bust rather than full-figure. Also in this type the Greek legend ... | 1 Dec 2024 | 1,400 CHF | |
David Feldman SA - The Silk Road Collection, Lot 10039
Kushanas, Kanishka I, c. 127-152, AV quarter dinar, 1.57 g. (13 mm). Obverse: Kanishka, diademed and crowned, standing facing, head left, holding goad and scepter, sacrificing over altar to left; flame at shoulder, Bactrian legend ÞAONANOÞAO KA NhÞKI KOÞANO (King of kings, Kanishka Kushan) around. Reverse: Goddess Nana standing right, nimbate, holding bowl and sceptre, tamgha at right, with Bactrian legend NANAÞAO. Fine+, reasonably well-defined details, well-centered with legible legend.A ver... | 1 Dec 2024 | Unsold | |
David Feldman SA - The Silk Road Collection, Lot 10040
Kushanas, Kanishka I, c. 127-152, AV dinar, 7.65 g. (20 mm). Obverse: Kanishka I standing facing, head left, flame from right shoulder, wearing round cap, cloak around shoulders and tunic, trousers, and boots, sacrificing with right hand over altar at left, spear in left hand, encircled by Bactrian legend ÞAONANOÞAO KA NhÞKI KOÞANO (King of kings, Kanishka Kushan). Reverse: Oesho standing facing, with four arms, holding thunderbolt, trident, a bowl, and goat, tamgha without crossbar to left, B... | 1 Dec 2024 | Unsold | |
David Feldman SA - The Silk Road Collection, Lot 10041
Kushanas, Kanishka I, c. 127-152, AV dinar, 8.00 g. (20 mm). Obverse: Kanishka I standing facing, head left, flame from right shoulder, wearing round cap, cloak around shoulders and tunic, trousers, and boots, sacrificing with right hand over altar at left, spear in left hand, encircled by Bactrian legend ÞAONANOÞAO KA NhÞKI KOÞANO (King of kings, Kanishka Kushan). Reverse: Oesho standing facing, with four arms, holding thunderbolt, trident, and goat, tamgha without crossbar to left, Bactrian ... | 1 Dec 2024 | 2,200 CHF | |
David Feldman SA - The Silk Road Collection, Lot 10042
Kushanas, Kanishka I, c. 127-152, AV dinar, 8.00 g. (20 mm). Obverse: Kanishka I standing facing, head left, flame from right shoulder, wearing round cap, cloak around shoulders and tunic, trousers, and boots, sacrificing with right hand over altar at left, spear in left hand, encircled by Bactrian legend ÞAONANOÞAO KA NhÞKI KOÞANO (King of kings, Kanishka Kushan). Reverse: Orlagno, wearing helmet with bird design, standing facing, head right, holding lance in right hand, and sword in left; ta... | 1 Dec 2024 | 2,600 CHF | |
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David Feldman SA - The Silk Road Collection, Lot 10043
Kushanas, Kanishka I, c. 127-152, AV dinar, 8.00 g. (20 mm). Obverse: Kanishka I standing facing, head left, flame from right shoulder, wearing round cap, cloak around shoulders and tunic, trousers, and boots, sacrificing with right hand over altar at left, spear in left hand, encircled by Bactrian legend ÞAONANOÞAO KA NhÞKI KOÞANO (King of kings, Kanishka Kushan). Reverse: lunar deity Mao standing left, holding scepter and raising a hand in blessing, lunar crescents on shoulders, Bactrian leg... | 1 Dec 2024 | 2,800 CHF | |
David Feldman SA - The Silk Road Collection, Lot 10044
Kushanas, Kanishka I, c. 127-152, AV quarter dinar, 1.88 g. (14 mm). Obverse: crowned, diademed full-body portrait of king left holding spear with left hand, flame at shoulder, Bactrian legend ÞAONANOÞAO KA NhÞKI KOÞANO (King of kings, Kanishka Kushan) around. Reverse: Buddha standing facing, hand raised in gesture, tamgha to right, Bactrian BOΔΔO in left field. Extremely rare. VF, light evidence of prior mounting.EX CNG, Triton XX, 2017, lot 434 EX CNG, Triton XXVI, 2023, lot 507 (noting "E... | 1 Dec 2024 | 100,000 CHF | |
David Feldman SA - The Silk Road Collection, Lot 10099
Note: This lot appeared in the auction as lot number: 10044a
Kushanas, Kanishka I, c. 127-152, AV quarter dinar, 1.78 g. (14 mm). Obverse: crowned, diademed full-body portrait of king left holding spear with left hand, flame at shoulder, Bactrian legend ÞAONANOÞAO KA NhÞKI KOÞANO (King of kings, Kanishka Kushan) around. Reverse: Buddha standing facing, hand raised in gesture, tamgha to right, Bactrian BOΔΔO in left field. Fine, traces of earlier mounting. Extremely rare. Ex Morton & Eden, 1... | 1 Dec 2024 | 14,000 CHF | |
David Feldman SA - The Silk Road Collection, Lot 10045
Kushanas, Kanishka I, c. 127-152, AV dinar, 7.90 g. (20 mm). Obverse: Kanishka I standing facing, head left, with long beard, flame emanating from right shoulder, wearing round cap with two ribbons to right, cloak around shoulders and belted tunic, trousers, and boots, sacrificing with right hand over altar at left, grounded spear in left hand, dotted border beneath feet, encircled by Bactrian legend ÞAONANOÞAO KA NhÞKI KOÞANO (King of kings, Kanishka Kushan). Reverse: Goddess Miiro standing l... | 1 Dec 2024 | 2,400 CHF | |
David Feldman SA - The Silk Road Collection, Lot 10046
Kushanas, Kanishka I, c. 127-152, AV quarter dinar, 2.00 g. (13 mm). Obverse: crowned, diademed full-body portrait of king left holding spear with left hand, Bactrian legend ÞAONANOÞAO KA NhÞKI KOÞANO (King of kings, Kanishka Kushan) around. Reverse: Athsho, hand on hip and holding fire tongs, standing left, holding diadem in outstretched hand; tamgha to left.Choice UNC, well struck with strong details, lustrous, frosty surfaces. An extremely rare quarter dinar with full-length depiction of K... | 1 Dec 2024 | 2,800 CHF | |
David Feldman SA - The Silk Road Collection, Lot 10047
Kushanas, Kanishka I, c. 127-152, AV quarter dinar, 2.00 g. (13 mm). Obverse: crowned, diademed bust of king left holding spear with left hand, Bactrian legend ÞAONANOÞAO KA NhÞKI KOÞANO (King of kings, Kanishka Kushan) around. Reverse: Ardoksho, nimbate, standing right, holding cornucopia, Bactrian legend at left and tamgha at right, dotted border around.Choice UNC, fully struck and very sharp appearance, lustrous yellow-gold surfaces.Ex Chand Collection 10.1.03
Starting price: 2000 CHF... | 1 Dec 2024 | 3,000 CHF | |
David Feldman SA - The Silk Road Collection, Lot 10076
Kushanas, Kanishka II, c. 230-247, AV dinar, 7.83 g. (19 mm). Obverse: Kanishka, standing facing, head left, sacrificing over altar and holding staff; trident with ribbon to left, Bactrian inscription around. Reverse: Oesho standing, facing, holding trident and diadem, behind the bull Nandi standing left, Bactrian OHÞO to right, tamgha left, within dotted border. VF.Ex Chand Collection 1.3.18
Starting price: 1000 CHF... | 1 Dec 2024 | 900 CHF | |
David Feldman SA - The Silk Road Collection, Lot 10077
Kushanas, Kanishka II, c. 230-247, AV dinar, 7.46 g. (19 mm). Obverse: Kanishka, standing facing, head left, sacrificing over altar and holding staff with ribbon; trident with ribbon to left, Bactrian inscription around. Reverse: Ardoksho enthroned, facing, holding diadem and cornucopia, Bactrian APΔOXþO, Ardoksho, to right, tamgha left, within dotted border. VF-EF, minor flan flaws on the edge, lustre shows through, good details.On this rare coin, Kanishka II re-introduces the goddess of ple... | 1 Dec 2024 | 650 CHF | |
David Feldman SA - The Silk Road Collection, Lot 10082
Kushanas, Kanishka III, c. 267-270, AV dinar, 7.69 g. (19 mm). Obverse: king standing facing, head left, sacrificing over altar and holding staff; trident to left, Brahmi letters or tamgha in right field, Bactrian inscription around and additional Brahmi letters in right field and between legs. Reverse: Ardoksho enthroned, facing, holding cornucopia and diadem, Bactrian inscription to right, tamgha left. Fine.We tentatively attribute this coin to Kanishka III, but these coins remain notoriousl... | 1 Dec 2024 | 1,200 CHF | |
David Feldman SA - The Silk Road Collection, Lot 10083
Kushanas, Kanishka III, c. 267-270, AV quarter dinar, 1.90 g. (14 mm). Obverse: king standing facing, head left, sacrificing over altar and holding staff; trident to left, Brahmi letters or tamgha in right field, Bactrian inscription around and additional Brahmi letters in right field and between legs. Reverse: Ardoksho enthroned, facing, holding cornucopia and diadem, Bactrian inscription to right, tamgha left. EF, nice lustre and well-defined features. Flat area on reverse on the left breast... | 1 Dec 2024 | 1,100 CHF | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 575, Lot 264
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Didrachm (23mm, 8.41 g, 12h). With Greek inscriptions. Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Early phase. Kanishka standing left, holding goad and standard, sacrificing over altar; flame at shoulder / Helios standing left, raising hand in benediction and placing other on hip; tamgha to left. MK 766; ANS Kushan 391-402; Donum Burns 143-5. Dark brown patina, roughness. Near VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 20 Nov 2024 | 60 USD | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 92, Lot 194
Bactria, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I, circa AD 127-151 Tetradrachm circa 127-151, Æ 26.00 mm., 15.74 g.
Kanishka standing l., sacrificing over altar and holding standard. Rev. Mioro standing l., raising r. hand in benediction and placing l. on hilt of sword; tamgha to l. MK 770. ANS Kushan 421.
Very fine
Starting price: 20 GBP... | 13 Oct 2024 | 20 GBP | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 92, Lot 196
Bactria, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I, circa AD 127-151 Tetradrachm circa 127-51, Æ 27.00 mm., 16.59 g.
Kanishka standing l., sacrificing over altar and holding standard. Rev. Mioro standing l., raising r. hand in benediction and placing l. on hilt of sword; tamgha to l. MK 770. ANS Kushan 421.
Very fine
Starting price: 20 GBP... | 13 Oct 2024 | Unsold | |
