Watch List notes:

INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I, circa 127/8-152. Tetradrachm (Bronze, 26 mm, 17.00 g, 12 h). ÞAO ΚANηρKI ('King Kanishka' in Bactrian) Kanishka I standing facing, head to left, sacrificing over altar with his right hand and holding trident in his left. Rev. AΘÞO Athsho standing facing, head to left, bearded, flames emenating from his shoulders, wearing diadem and cloak around his shoulders, holding diadem wreath in his right hand and fire tongs in his left. ANS Kushan 462. Donum Burns 183. Light deposits, otherwise, very fine.


Athsho is the god of metals and fire.