Ancients
INDIA. Kushan Empire. Heraeus or Kujula Kadphises (ca. AD 1-30/50). AR tetradrachm (30mm, 15.61 gm, 12h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5. Diademed and draped bust of Heraeus right, with moustache and goatee; bead-and-reel border / TVIANNOYTΣ HAOY, Heraeus riding right on horseback, Nike flying right behind, crowning him with wreath; Σ-AN-AB between horse's legs, KOIIANOY below. Mitchiner ACW 2836. Very rare. An attractive example from this enigmatic ruler, the likely founder of India's powerful Kushan Dynasty. Lightly toned and seldom seen
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1000-1500 USD