1 Drachm Kushan Empire (60-375) Bronze Kanishka I (?-151)

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Denomination:

1 Drachm

Metal:

Bronze

State:

Kushan Empire (60-375)

Issue year(s):

127-152

Person:

Kanishka I (?-151)

Kanishka I, AE Drachm or Quarter Unit, c.127/8-152, Kushan Kingdom, Kashmir

Bactrian legend

King standing facing, head left, trident in each hand, control mark in left field

Bactrian legend

Vado (wind god) with halo standing facing with two arms and hands empty, tamgha in left field

18mm, 4.60g

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Posted by: ancient 2010-02-19

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