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Tetradrachm - Huvishka
| Issuer | Kushan Empire (India (ancient)) |
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| Year | 127-150 |
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| Weight | 15.7 g |
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| Obverse description | The Kushan king Huvishka depicted seated facing, cross-legged upon stylized clouds, with his head turned to the right in three-quarter profile. The king is shown in royal attire with Kushan regalia. A Bactrian legend in Greek-derived script encircles the central effigy within the coin's field. |
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| Reverse description | The lunar deity Mao depicted standing to the left, with characteristic crescent moon horns or lunar symbols at the shoulders, extending the right hand forward in a gesture of benediction or offering. The Kushan royal tamgha dynastic symbol appears to the left of the deity in the field, serving as an authenticating royal mark. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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