Lot 237

Ancient Kushanas Huvishka Copper Half-Drachm

Auction # 23 Lucknow (Online)


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  • 800 - 1000
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Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
18.33 mm
Weight
1.92 gms
Denomination
Half Drachm
Calendar/Year
155-189 AD

Ancient, Kushanas, Huvishka (155-189 AD), Copper Half-Drachm, 1.92 gms, 18.33 mm, Obverse: King riding on an elephant to left, Traces of Greek legend around, Reverse: Standing Lunar deity Mao to left, holding a sword hilt and other arm outstretched in blessing, Tamgha in left field, Greek legend ‘MAO’ at right, Elephant rider to left is very scarce in this series, fine to very fine, very scarce.