Lot 785: India, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. A.D. 127/8-ca. 147. Æ 1/2 unit.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)

Description

Kanishka I. A.D. 127/8-ca. 147. Æ 1/2 unit (21 mm, 9.12 g). Crowned king standing left, holding spear and sacrificing at altar at left, with traces of Baktrian legend around / Four-armed Oesho (Shiva) standing facing, head turned to left, nimbate, holding drum and diadem in right hand, trident and water pot in left; Baktrian legend OKPO at right. MK 782; MACW 3132. Very Rare. Minor roughness. Green patina. Fine / very fine.

Kanishka's half units are much rarer than the full units, and quite hard to come by in any condition.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 785
Listing #: 234832
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:10:40 PM CT
Estimate: $125

Starting Bid: $75
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Description

Kanishka's half units are much rarer than the full units, and quite hard to come by in any condition.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 785
Listing #: 234832
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:10:40 PM CT
Estimate: $125