Kushan Empire Tetradrachm - Kanishka I, 127 – 152
Information
Country
Kushan Empire
Kushan Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
127 – 152
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g)
16.2
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kushan Empire. Issued from 127 to 152. Struck in Copper. Measures 25 mm and weighs 16.2 g.
- Obverse
- King standing left beside altar, holding trident. Bactrian legend. (King of Kings, Kanishka)
- Reverse
- Goddess Nana standing right, nimbate and wearing crescent, holding scepter in her right hand and box in her left; to right, tamgha. (Nana)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (127-152) | — |
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