Lot 3

Ancient, Kushanas, Kanishka I (128-150 AD), Set of 2 Coins, Bronze Drachm, 1). 3.80 gms, 17.38 mm, 2). 3.97 gms, 16.99 mm, Obverse: Crowned and diademed king standing, holding a spear and sacrificing at altar at left, Bactrian legend around reading ‘þAO KANηþKI’ (King Kanishka), Reverse (1): Lunar deity ‘Mao’ standing to left, holding a sword hilt with one hand, another hand outstretched in blessing, Bactrian legend at right reading ‘MAO’, Reverse (2): Solar deity ‘Mithra’ standing to left, holding a sword hilt with one hand, another hand outstretched in blessing, rays around the head, Bactrian legend at right reading ‘MIYPO’, Gobl # 802, Gobl # 797, about very fine, scarce.