INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. AV Dinar (21mm, 7.97 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Late phase. ÞAONANOÞAO KA NhÞKI KOÞANO, Kanishka, diademed and crowned, standing facing, head left, holding goad and scepter, sacrificing over altar to left; flame at shoulder / MIIPO down right, Miiro (Mithra) standing facing, head left, extending hand in benediction and holding hilt of sword; tamgha to left. MK 52 (O1/R15); ANS Kushan 378; Donum Burns 126. Slight double strike in obverse legend, traces of luster. EF.
From the Archytas Collection.