Kushan Empire Tetradrachm - Kanishka I, 127 – 150
Information
Country
Kushan Empire
Kushan Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
127 – 150
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
17.05
Diameter (mm)
27
Thickness (mm)
4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kushan Empire. Issued from 127 to 150. Struck in Copper. Measures 27 mm and weighs 17.05 g.
- Obverse
- King standing facing, sacrificing at altar at left, holding scepter in left hand, Bactrian legend around (Shao Kanishki)
- Reverse
- Wind God Oado flying right, holding up his cloak to catch the wind like a sail, and hair flying to indicate his rapid motion, Bactrian legend at right. Tamgha at left
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (127-150) | — |
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