Lot 55

Ancient Kushans seated Buddha Abhayamudra Type Kanishka I Copper Tetradrachm

Auction # 3 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 25000 - 30000
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Catalog Reference #
Jongward & Cribb # 617
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
Fine
Diameter
24.90 mm
Weight
15.53 gms
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Calendar/Year
c. 127/28-152 AD

Ancient, Kushans, Kanishka I (c.127-150 AD), Copper Tetradrachm, 15.53 gms, 24.90 mm, Obv: king standing left, holding standard, sacrificing over altar to left; Rev: Maitreya Buddha seated cross-legged facing on stool, one hand raised in gesture of Abhayamudrā Bactrian legend around, Jongward & Cribb # 617, Fine, Extremely Rare.