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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I, circa 127/8-152. Tetradrachm (Bronze, 26 mm, 17.00 g, 12 h), Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). ÞAO ΚANηρKI ('King Kanishka' in Bactrian) Kanishka I standing front, head to left, sacrificing with his right hand over altar and holding trident in his left. Rev. ΟΑΔΟ ('OADO' in Bactrian) Oado runnind to left, holding cloak above his head with both hands; in the field to left, tamgha. Göbl, type 783. Very fine.
From a collection of coins from Central Asia.
It is commonly assumed that the depiction of Oado, the Kushan god of the blowing winds, on Kushan coins influenced the rendering of the Japanese wind deity Fujin.
From a collection of coins from Central Asia.
It is commonly assumed that the depiction of Oado, the Kushan god of the blowing winds, on Kushan coins influenced the rendering of the Japanese wind deity Fujin.