Watch List notes:

INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I, circa 127/8-152. Drachm (Bronze, 19 mm, 4.74 g, 11 h). ÞAO ΚA[NηρKI] ('King Kanishka' in Bactrian) Kanishka I standing facing, head to left, sacrificing over altar with his right hand. Rev. MIYPO Nimbate Mithra standing facing, head to left, raising his right hand in salute; to left, tamgha. Göbl type 797. A lovely example with attractive earthen highlights. Struck slightly off center, otherwise, good very fine.


From a collection of coins from Central Asia.