Tetradrachm of Kanishka I of Kushan Dynasty
Description
Obv: King standing facing, head turned to left, with long beard, making an offering at a small fire altar with extended right hand; wears a diadem and round brimmed Iranian cap; holds spear with left hand and is armed with a long sword with curved hilt held by buckled belt; Greek inscription BASILEOS BASILEON KANESHKOU (part off flan)
Rev: Helios stands facing, head to left surrounded by radiate halo; makes gesture of blessing with extended right hand, clasps hilt of sword with left hand on hip; tamgha on left; Greek inscription on right ELIOS
Collection
Numismatics
Artist
NA
Object Type
Coin
Material
Copper
Schools/Culture/Period
Kushan Dynasty
Technique
Die-struck technique
Date
c. 127-151 CE
Location
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Dimension
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