India, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Ca. A.D. 127/8-152. Æ tetradrachm (19 mm, 4.28 g). King seated on throne, head left, with one hand raised / Lunar deity Mao standing left, holding sword hilt and holding out hand in blessing; Bactrian legend
MAO at right. Gobl 803; ANS Kushan --. This attractive specimen has complete details on a broad flan. Very rare and choice.
Kanishka's seated type coins are quite rare.