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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1999,0609.1
Denomination
stater
Description
gold coin.
(whole)
King Kanishka standing facing left, wearing nomadic coat, holding sceptre in left hand, sacrificing at altar with right, tamgha in left field.
(obverse)
Goddess standing facing right with halo, wearing dress, holding cornucopia in front, tamgha in right field.
(reverse)
Cultures/periods
Kushan
(Imitation of a Kushan coin from Samatata)
Dimensions
Diameter:
21 millimetres
Weight:
6.72 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Cribb & Bracey 2011 / Kushan Coins Catalogue
(Dimit.G1)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
king/queen
deity
Associated names
Portrait of:
Kanishka I
Portrait of:
Ardochsho
Acquisition name
From:
John S Deyell
Acquisition date
1999
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1999,0609.1