INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Didrachm (23mm, 8.10 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Late phase. Kanishka, diademed and crowned, standing facing, head left, holding goad and scepter, sacrificing over altar to left; flame at shoulder / Standing Śākyamuni Buddha: Buddha standing facing, hand raised in gesture of abhayamudrā; monogram to inner left. Cribb, Buddha 46-55 (dies s/17); MK 787; ANS Kushan –; Donum Burns 176. Dark brown patina, light roughness. Fine.
From the Archytas Collection.