Lot 146

Ancient Kushanas Kanishka I Copper Tetradrachm

Auction # 17 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 500 - 600
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Gobl # 770, MAC # 3074
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
25.93 mm
Weight
16.53 gms
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Calendar/Year
128-150 AD

Ancient, Kushanas, Kanishka I (128-150 AD), Copper Tetradrachm, 16.53 gms, 25.93 mm, Obverse: Crowned, diademed king standing, holding staff and sacrificing at altar at left, Bactrian legend around reading ‘þAO KA/NηþKI’, Reverse: Solar deity ‘Mithra’ standing to left, Tamgha at left, Partial Greek legend ‘MIOPO’ at right, Gobl # 770, MAC # 3074, fine to very fine, very scarce.