Lot 83

Ancient, Kushan, Kanishka I, Seated Buddha, Copper Tetradrachm

Auction # 5 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 30000 - 35000
  • Unsold
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Jongward & Cribb # 617
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
25.83 mm
Weight
15.87 gms
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Calendar/Year
c. 127/28-152 AD

Ancient, Kushan, Kanishka I. (c. 127/28-152 AD), Copper Tetradrachm, 15.87 gms, 25.83 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 Abhayamudra, Bactrian legend around, Jongward & Cribb # 617, very fine, extremely rare.