Kushan Empire, Kanishka I AV Quarter Dinar. Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?), circa AD 127-151. ÞAONANOÞAO KANhÞKI KOÞANO, diademed and draped half-length bust of emperor to left, emerging from mountain top, wearing crown, holding spear; flames at shoulder / Athsho standing facing, head to left, holding diadem in outstretched hand; tamgha to left, AΘÞO to right. MK 41 (O1/R10α); ANS Kushan 375-6 (same rev. die). 1.99g, 14mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine; flan slightly bent. Very Rare.
From the Professor Shir Mohammad Collection.
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