Lot 988: India, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. A.D. 127/8-ca. 147. Æ 1/4 unit.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 26 (Auction 334)

Description

Kanishka I. A.D. 127/8-ca. 147. Æ 1/4 unit (17 mm, 4.29 g). Crowned king standing facing, holding spear and sacrificing at altar at left, Bactrian legend around / Ithyphallic Oesho (Shiva) standing left, holding trishul and kalash, with Bactrian legend OHPO at right. MACW 3185-7. This is the Eastern or Jammu-Kashmir type of Kushan copper coinage. A nice strike on a full flan, with the excited figure of Shiva clearly depicted. A choice specimen. Rare to find in this condition. Attractive earthen-green patina. Very fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 988
Listing #: 202086
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 7:06:45 PM CT
Estimate: $150

Starting Bid: $90
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Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 988
Listing #: 202086
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 7:06:45 PM CT
Estimate: $150