Lot 173

Ancient Kushanas Kanishka I Copper Fraction

Auction # 12 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 800 - 1000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Gobl # 781, MAC # 3098
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
16.94 mm
Weight
4.33 gms
Denomination
Fraction
Calendar/Year
128-150 AD

Ancient, Kushanas, Kanishka I (128-150 AD), Copper Fraction, 4.33 gms, 16.94 mm, Obverse: Standing king offering to fire altar, Reverse: Standing deity Oesho (Shiva) with four hands holding Damru and Trishul (not seen), Tamgha in left, Traces of Greek legend ‘Oesho’ at right, Gobl # 781, MAC # 3098, very fine, very scarce.