Lot 787: India, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. A.D. 127/8-ca. 147. Æ 1/4 unit.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)

Description

Kanishka I. A.D. 127/8-ca. 147. Æ 1/4 unit (17 mm, 4.41 g). Crowned king standing facing, holding spear and sacrificing at altar at left, Baktrian legend around / Ithyphallic Oesho (Shiva) standing left, holding trishul and kalash, with Bactrian legend OHPO at right. MACW 3185-7. Scarce. Earthen-green patina. Minor roughness. Nearly very fine.

The excited figure of Shiva is clearly visible on this specimen.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 787
Listing #: 234834
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:11:00 PM CT
Estimate: $60

Sold Winning Bid: $36
1 Bid(s)

Description

The excited figure of Shiva is clearly visible on this specimen.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 787
Listing #: 234834
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:11:00 PM CT
Estimate: $60