Tetradrachm - Kanishka I

Issuer Kushan Empire
Year 127-152
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Copper
Weight 16.2 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 9#540
Obverse description King standing left beside altar, holding trident. Bactrian legend.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering BACIΛЄYC BACIΛЄⲰN KANHÞKOY
(Translation: King of Kings, Kanishka)
Reverse description Goddess Nana standing right, nimbate and wearing crescent, holding scepter in her right hand and box in her left; to right, tamgha.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering NαNα (in Bactrian)
(Translation: Nana)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (127-152) - -
Numisquare ID 7832571670
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