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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1894,0506.1416
Denomination
didrachm
Description
Copper coin.
(whole)
Kanishka facing left wearing peaked cap, heavy coat, cloak, high boots, sword, holding spear in left hand and offering at fire alter with right hand.
(obverse)
Helios facing left with radiating halo, wearing coat and cloak, holding hilt of sword with left hand and making benediction with right hand. Tamgha in left field. Surrounded by dotted border.
(reverse)
Authority
Ruler:
Kanishka I
Cultures/periods
Kushan
Production date
127-128
Production place
Minted in:
Afghanistan
Materials
copper
Dimensions
Diameter:
21 millimetres
Weight:
8.18 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Cribb & Bracey 2011 / Kushan Coins Catalogue
(D.C1ia)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
king/queen
deity
religious object
Associated names
Representation of:
Kanishka I
Representation of:
Helios/Sol
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Maj-Gen Sir Alexander Cunningham
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1894,0506.1416