Lot 147
Ancient Kushanas Kanishka I Copper Drachma Shakyamuni Buddhas type
Auction # 17 Lucknow (Online)
- Estimated Price (INR)
- 8000 - 10000
- Price Realised -
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Auction Completed!
- Catalog Reference #
- Jongeward & Cribb # 616
- Metal Composition
- Copper
- Lot Grade/Condition
- fine+
- Diameter
- 25.71 mm
- Weight
- 15.93 gms
- Denomination
- Drachm
- Calendar/Year
- 130-158 AD
Ancient, Kushanas, Kanishka I (130-158 AD), Copper Drachma, 15.93 gms 25.71 mm, Shakyamuni Buddha’s type, Obverse. King standing facing to the left and offering sacrifice at a fire-altar, legend worn out, Reverse. Lord Buddha standing with head surrounded by halo, wearing a monk’s robes and making a gesture of reassurance (Abhay Mudra), traces of legend in the right field, Jongeward & Cribb # 616, fine+, very rare.