Ancient India
Kushan Dynasty, Kanishka I (127-140 AD), Gold Dinar, "MIIPO" (Sun God) type, Obv: crowned, diademed king standing facing left, holding spear and ankush, sacrificing over fire altar left, flames on shoulders, Bactrian legend around "ÞAONANOÞAO KA-NHÞKI KOÞANO" (King of kings Kanishka Kushan), Rev: Solar deity Mitra standing facing left, sun rays behind the shoulders, left hand resting on waist and holding sword hilt, right hand outstretched in benediction, Bactrian legend at right "MIIPO", tamgha at the left field, dotted border around, 7.09g, 19.42mm, (Gobl # 56), about extremely fine, Extremely Rare.