INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. CU Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.54 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Middle phase. Kanishka standing left, holding goad and standard, sacrificing over altar; flame at shoulder / Oado running left, holding up cloak behind him; tamgha to left. MK 783; ANS Kushan 579-91; Donum Burns 167-73. Thick green patina that is chipped in areas, cleaning marks. Fine.
From the Archytas Collection.