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

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Denomination:

1 Tetradrachm

Metal:

Bronze

State:

Kushan Empire (60-375)

Issue year(s):

127-152

Person:

Kanishka I (?-151)

Kanishka I, AE Tetradrachm or Unit, c.127/8-152, Kushan Kingdom

Bactrian legend

King in Kushan dress, standing facing, head left, right hand over altar, trident in left hand

Bactrian legend Siva with four arms standing facing, nimbate, head left, holding trident without shaft, thunderbolt, diadem and one hand is empty, four-pronged tamgha in left field 24mm x 26mm, 15.55g

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Posted by: ancient 2010-02-19

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