Lot 993: India, Kushan Empire. Kujula Kadphises. Ca. A.D. 30-80. Æ tetradrachm.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 26 (Auction 334)

Description

Kujula Kadphises. Ca. A.D. 30-80. Æ tetradrachm (23 mm, 7.49 g). Bust of king right, wearing a diadem and cloak over shoulder, with blundered Greek legend around / Heracles standing facing, head to left, holding club in right hand and lion skin over left forearm; Kharoshthi legend around Kujula Kasasa Kushana yavugasa dhamathidasa (of Kujula Kadphises, Kushan yabgu, steadfast in the law). MACW 2844-51; ANS Kushan 44-56; HGC 12, 309. A pleasing specimen struck on a broad flan, with lovely patina. Black patina. Fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 993
Listing #: 202091
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 7:08:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Starting Bid: $60
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Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 993
Listing #: 202091
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 7:08:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100