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Lot 522: India, Kushan empire. Kanishka I. Ca. A.D. 127/8-152. Æ didrachm. 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 31 (Auction 346)
- Starting Bid: $45
- 0 Bid(s)
Description
India, Kushan empire. Kanishka I. Ca. A.D. 127/8-152. Æ didrachm (22 mm, 8.23 g). Crowned king standing left, holding spear and sacrificing at altar at left, with Greek legend around / Solar deity Helios standing left, one hand on hip and the other raised in blessing, with a radiate halo around his head and Greek legend HΛIOC right. Gobl 766; MAC 3065-69. Rare.
This early coin type featured Greek solar deity Helios instead of Bactrian solar deity Mithra. It was issued only in Kanishka's first year.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 522
- Listing #: 202834
- Closed: Friday, March 27, 2020 6:53:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $75